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title: "How to Add an Audio Player in WordPress?"
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date: 2024-12-09
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# How to Add an Audio Player in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks offers an Audio Player block that requires the PRO version to use.
- The Audio Player block supports audio from self-hosted or external sources.
- Users can create an audio playlist by adding multiple items in the Content section.
- The Audio Player block allows customization of typography and color for song titles and authors.

If you want to showcase your latest podcast episode or feature a music track for your visitors, having an audio player on your site can greatly enhance the overall user experience.

With the  Audio Player block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily add an audio player to your WordPress website.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-audio-music-player/)

## Required Setup

- Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 

- You need to have the [Nexter Blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor/) plugin installed and activated.

- This is a Premium block, and you need the [PRO version of Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/pricing/?utm_source=tpag&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text).

- Make sure the Audio Player block is activated. To verify this, visit Nexter → Blocks → and search for Audio Player and activate.

## Learn via Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q15mPGpVGE

## How to activate the Audio Player Block?

Go to 

- **Nexter **→ **Blocks **

- **Search **the block name and turn** on the toggle**.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nexter-Blocks-Audio-Player-Activation.png)

## Key Features

- **Multiple styles** - You can easily choose from multiple styles.

- **Add playlist** - You can easily add a playlist.

- **Multiple sources** - You can add audio from two sources, self hosted or external sources.

## How to Use the Audio Player Block?

Add the Audio Player block to the page.

Then click on the **Design from Scratch** button to design the layout from scratch.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/audio-player-design-type-1024x192.png)

> *Note: By clicking on the Import Pre-Designed Template button, you can [import a preset template](https://nexterwp.com/docs/import-templates-in-nexter/#Import-Preset-Designs-for-Specific-Blocks-in-Nexter) and customize it as per your requirements.*

### Audio Player

From the **Style** section, you can select a predefined style.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/audio-player-layout-new.png)

### Playlist

Here you can add the playlist items. In the **Content** section, by default, you’ll find one repeater item open it -  

In the **Song Title** field, you can add the audio title.

Then in the **Song Author** field, you can add the name of the audio's author.

From the **Source** section, you have to select the source. Here you’ll find two options - 

- **Self Hosted** - With this option you can use audio from your WordPress media library.

- **External** - With this option you can use audio from external sources. This option is useful when your audio files are hosted somewhere else.

> *Note: Supported audio file types .mp3, .wav, .ogg, .flac and .m4a.*

Let’s select External here.

Then in the **URL** field, you have to add the audio file URL.

> *Note: When the Self Hosted option is selected, you have to select the audio file from the File field.*

After that from the **Image** section, you can add an image for the audio.

You can click on the **+ Add Content** button to add more audio, this way you can create an audio playlist.

### Common Setting

In the **Split Text** field, you can add a text between the audio title and the author's name.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/audio-player-common-setting-new.png)

In the **Max-width** section, you can set the maximum width of the audio player for different devices.

From the **Default Volume** section, you can adjust the default sound level of the audio player.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/audio-player-default-volume-demo.png)

## How to Style the Audio Player Block?

To style the Audio Player block, you’ll find all options in the Style tab.

**Song Title** - From here, you can manage the audio title typography and color.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/audio-player-style-tab-new.png)

**Song Author** - From here, you can manage the audio author’s name typography and color.

**Split Text** - From here you can manage the Split Text style.

**Control** - From here, you can style the audio player controls.

**Tracker** - From here, you can style the audio player tracker.

**PlayList** - From here, you can style the audio player playlist.

**Player Background** - From here, you can manage the audio player background style.

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-tab-in-wordpress/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Audio Player block isn't showing up?**
A: If the Audio Player block isn't visible, ensure that the Nexter Blocks plugin is installed and activated. This is a premium block, so you need the PRO version of Nexter Blocks. Check by navigating to Nexter u2192 Blocks and confirming that the Audio Player block is activated.

**Q: What audio file types are supported by the Audio Player block?**
A: The Audio Player block supports several audio file types including .mp3, .wav, .ogg, .flac, and .m4a. This variety allows you to use different formats based on your audio source, whether self-hosted or external, ensuring compatibility with most audio files you may want to use.

**Q: How can I activate the Audio Player block in Nexter Blocks?**
A: To activate the Audio Player block, go to Nexter u2192 Blocks in your WordPress dashboard. Search for the Audio Player block and toggle it on. This step is crucial to ensure the block is available for use in your posts or pages.