Buzzsprout vs Compact WP Audio Player
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| Feature | Buzzsprout Visit Details | Compact WP Audio Player v1.9.15 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.1/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 20,000+ |
| Last updated | — | August 17, 2026 |
| Editions | — | Compact Audio Player |
| Pros | — | Compact player for MP3 and OGG files; Shortcodes for inline players in posts; Works on desktop and mobile browsers |
| Cons | — | No built-in podcast feed or playlist management; Plays only the audio files you link to; Shows a banner promoting a separate checkout plugin |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | — | Inline audio player shortcode, Second player template shortcode, Settings page under the Settings menu, Footer player script output |
| Requires WordPress | — | 5.0 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1 |
| Phones home | — | No |
| Shortcodes | — | 2 |