Lean Video and Audio Player Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

Lean Video and Audio Player is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to embed beautiful, responsive video and audio players anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes. Built on top of the powerful Plyr library, it provides a consistent, modern player interface across all platforms and devices.

Key Features:

Multiple Video Sources: Support for YouTube, Vimeo, and HTML5 videos
Audio Support: Play MP3 and other audio formats with a clean interface
Shortcode Based: Easy to use anywhere – posts, pages, widgets, or custom fields
Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Modern Interface: Clean, accessible player controls with keyboard support
Lightweight: Minimal impact on page load speed
Cross-Browser: Works on all modern browsers
Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support

Video Player Features:
* YouTube video embedding
* Vimeo video embedding
* HTML5 video support (MP4, WebM, etc.)
* Autoplay and muted options
* Fullscreen support
* Volume controls
* Seek functionality

Audio Player Features:
* MP3 and other audio format support
* Clean, minimal interface
* Volume and seek controls
* Autoplay and muted options

Perfect For:
* Content creators and bloggers
* Educational websites
* Business websites
* Portfolio sites
* Music and podcast sites
* Any site needing simple media players

Usage

Video Player Shortcode:
[lean_video_player type=”youtube” id=”VIDEO_ID”]

Audio Player Shortcode:
[lean_audio_player src=”AUDIO_URL”]

Shortcode Attributes:

Video Player:
* type – Video type: “youtube”, “vimeo”, or “html5” (default: “youtube”)
* id – Video ID for YouTube/Vimeo, or full URL for HTML5 (required)
* autoplay – Enable autoplay: “true” or “false” (default: “false”)
* muted – Start muted: “true” or “false” (default: “false”)

Audio Player:
* src – Audio file URL (required)
* autoplay – Enable autoplay: “true” or “false” (default: “false”)
* muted – Start muted: “true” or “false” (default: “false”)

Examples

YouTube Video:
[lean_video_player type=”youtube” id=”dQw4w9WgXcQ”]

Vimeo Video:
[lean_video_player type=”vimeo” id=”76979871″]

HTML5 Video with Autoplay:
[lean_video_player type=”html5″ id=”https://www.sample-videos.com/video321/mp4/720/big_buck_bunny_720p_20mb.mp4″ autoplay=”true” muted=”true”]

Audio Player:
[lean_audio_player src=”https://www.sample-videos.com/audio/mp3/wave.mp3″]

Installation

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/lean-video-and-audio-player directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Use the shortcodes in your content to embed players.
Visit the “Lean Player” admin page for documentation and examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin work with page builders?

Yes! The shortcodes work with any page builder that supports WordPress shortcodes, including Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, and others.

Why isn’t autoplay working?

Modern browsers have strict autoplay policies. For best results with autoplay, use the muted="true" attribute along with autoplay="true".

What video formats are supported?

For HTML5 videos: MP4, WebM, OGV, and other formats supported by HTML5. For audio: MP3, OGG, WAV, and other HTML5 audio formats.

Can I use multiple players on the same page?

Absolutely! You can use as many shortcodes as needed on a single page.

Is the plugin mobile-friendly?

Yes, all players are fully responsive and work perfectly on mobile devices.

Does this plugin affect page loading speed?

The plugin is designed to be lightweight and only loads assets when shortcodes are actually used on a page.

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Changelog

1.0.1

Updated: Plyr library to latest version
Fixed: Minor bug fixes and improvements

1.0.0

Initial release
Support for YouTube, Vimeo, and HTML5 videos
Support for HTML5 audio files
Shortcode-based implementation
Responsive design
Modern player interface
Admin documentation page

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