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Play Audio Once

Adds the option to prevent an audio file from being played multiple times.

By threadi·Audio·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 3 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Play Audio Once is a WordPress audio plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 8.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: The Ultimate Video Player For WordPress….

5/51 reviews
10active installs
3.7K+total downloads
4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Adds the option to prevent an audio file from being played multiple times. You can set the option for the complete website
or restrict the audio files only for specific files added from you in your editor.

In the frontend, the option, if activated, is executed on the audio file if the visitor’s browser has JavaScript activated. The fact that an audio file was played is saved in the browser session – not as a cookie. The storage takes place at the moment of playback, which means that it is no longer possible to rewind or fast-forward. The user is not offered an option to reset.

Supported editors

The plugin actually supports following editors:

  • Block Editor
  • Multiple plugins which adds audio widget in Elementor

GitHub

The source-code of this plugin is hosted on GitHub.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
5 ★
1
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 7.0
PHP8.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

3.0.1

  • Set compatibility with WordPress 7.0
  • Update dependencies
  • Fixed spelling of variables

older changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

threadithreadi
Plugin Info
Version
3.0.1
Last Updated
Mar 8, 2026
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
7.0
PHP Requires
8.0+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
3.7K+
Added
Mar 2, 2022
Business
Free

Tags

audioplay audio once

Developer

T
threadi
9 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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