HTML5 jQuery Audio Player
Avoid: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).
Capped at 39 while a vulnerability has no patch.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0 |
| Security | 40 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- CriticalMNT-1No release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Nov 2018Evidence
- CriticalSEC-2Vulnerability published 25 May 2014 still has no fix after 14 days. Disable or replace the plugin. No fix has been released.8 Jun 2014Evidence
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 24 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 9 years ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 4.7 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 4.7, 24 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Security record
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2014 | HTML5 jQuery Audio Player <= 2.6.2 - Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | <= 2.6.2 | No fix | n/a |
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
Lifetime rating 3.8 from 98 ratings. Quarterly trends appear as new reviews arrive.
| 5 star | 63 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 5 |
| 3 star | 2 |
| 2 star | 3 |
| 1 star | 25 |
Momentum
1,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 22 |
| 18 May 2026 | 23 |
| 25 May 2026 | 34 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 25 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 41 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 23 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 26 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 16 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 15 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 13 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 23 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 26 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 33 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 40 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 26 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 27 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 49 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 52 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 45 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 55 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 41 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 55 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 70 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 76 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 18 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 60% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 2.6.2 |
|---|---|
| Author | Maeve Lander |
| Added | 10 Jul 2012 |
| Last updated | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Active installs | 1,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1 |
| Tested up to | 4.7.39 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | E-commerce & Shopping |
| Tags | mp3 player, ogg player, audio player, music player, html5 audio player |
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Questions
Is HTML5 jQuery Audio Player still maintained?
HTML5 jQuery Audio Player was last updated on 28 Nov 2017. Its Canary status is Avoid.
Is HTML5 jQuery Audio Player safe?
HTML5 jQuery Audio Player has 1 published vulnerability with no patched version. Its Canary status is Avoid.
Who owns HTML5 jQuery Audio Player?
The wordpress.org author is Maeve Lander. Recent committers: EnigmaWeb, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of HTML5 jQuery Audio Player?
Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: AudioIgniter Music Player, Buzzsprout Podcasting, Anchor Episodes Index (Spotify for Podcasters), Player for SoundCloud - share your music without leaving your site, Compact WP Audio Player.