Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WaveSurfer-WP currently ranks #9682 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9443, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 9 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.4, shipped on Feb 4, 2026 (266 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #9682 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9579 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9518 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9511 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | X-Raym |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.4 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-04 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Customizable HTML5 Audio controller with waveform preview (mixed or split channels), using WordPress native audio and playlist shortcode.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WaveSurfer-WP?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is WaveSurfer-WP?
As of October 28, 2026, WaveSurfer-WP ranks #9682 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9443.
When was WaveSurfer-WP last updated?
WaveSurfer-WP was last updated on February 4, 2026 (version 2.8.4). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes WaveSurfer-WP?
WaveSurfer-WP is developed by X-Raym. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
