Description
« Lean Player – Video and Audio Player for WordPress, Elementor, Block Editor and Classic Editor » – is a simple, lightweight and customizable HTML5, YouTube, Vimeo & mp3 media player that supports all devices. It supports all the major file formats for audio & video. Included audio & video player widget / addon and shortcode support that has lots of customization options, using those options you can change the player settings how you want.
Version 3.0.0 marks a major milestone: our rebranding checkpoint and major update. We’ve rebranded our plugin under the LeanPlugins brand and made significant improvements to make it more performance-focused and aligned with our brand philosophy.
Features
Player Management:
* Global Player Settings – Set default behavior once for all players
* Player Manager – Create and manage players through admin interface
* Per-Player Configuration – Override global settings for individual players
* Admin Columns – View all players at a glance with Player Type, Source Type, Source, Autoplay status, and copy-ready Shortcode
* Preview Player – Preview your player before publishing directly from the players list or from the player edit page
* Simple Shortcode – [lean_player id= »123″] to embed anywhere
Video Sources:
* YouTube video support
* Vimeo video support
* HTML5 video (upload or URL/CDN)
Audio Sources:
* Supported formats: MP3, OGG, WAV, M4A, AAC
* Audio streaming support (MP3, AAC streams)
* Media library upload or direct URL/streaming URL
Playback Options:
* Autoplay
* Start Muted
* Initial Volume control (0-100%)
* Loop playback
* Default Playback Speed (0.5x to 4x)
* Time Display Format – Countdown or elapsed time [PRO]
* Skip Amount – Set forward/back jump time (1-60 seconds) [PRO]
* Reset to start when finished
Player Controls:
* Fullscreen button
* Click to play/pause
* Picture-in-picture (PIP) mode
* Keyboard shortcuts
* Custom Player Controls – Show/hide and reorder controls (play-large, play, progress, current-time, mute, volume, captions, settings, pip, airplay, fullscreen, download) [PRO]
* Auto-Hide Controls – Hide controls during playback [PRO]
Design & Styling:
* Display your own preview thumbnail
* Primary Color customization – Match player with your brand colors [PRO]
* Compatible on all mobile & desktop devices
* Very lightweight – no major impact on website speed
* Works with all themes
Integration:
* Elementor widgets (video & audio)
* Block Editor (Gutenberg) support
* Classic Editor support
* Shortcode support everywhere
Video Player Elementor Widget/Addon Options (All FREE)
- Video Type (YouTube/Vimeo/HTML5)
- YouTube Video URL
- Vimeo Video URL
- HTML5 Video (Upload or URL)
- Display Preview Thumbnail
- Autoplay
- Start Muted
- Initial Volume
- Loop
- Click To Play/Pause
- Fullscreen Toggle
- Default Playback Speed
- Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Reset To Start After End
- 20+ Design & Styling options
Audio Player Elementor Widget/Addon Options (All FREE)
- Audio Source (Upload, URL, or Streaming URL) – Supported formats: MP3, OGG, WAV, M4A, AAC, and audio streams (MP3, AAC streams)
- Autoplay
- Start Muted
- Initial Volume
- Loop
- Default Playback Speed
- 20+ Styling options
Captures d’écran
Plugin Activation – Easy installation and activation process 
YouTube Video Player – Playing YouTube videos with custom controls 
Vimeo Video Player – Vimeo video integration with player controls 
HTML5 Video Player – Native HTML5 video player with custom poster 
Video Color Customization – Customizing player colors to match your brand 
Multiple Players – Multiple video players on a single page 
Audio Player Examples – Various audio player implementations 
All Players list – View and manage all created players 
Create a new Video / Audio Player – Player creation interface 
Create a new Video / Audio Player – Player creation interface (part 2) 
Create a new Video / Audio Player – Player creation interface (part 3) 
Create a new Video / Audio Player – Player creation interface (part 4) 
Global options to define common options for all players – Global settings configuration 
Global options to define common options for all players – Global settings (part 2) 
Global options to define common options for all players – Global settings (part 3) 
Elementor Integration – Video player widget in Elementor editor 
Elementor Integration – Audio player widget in Elementor editor
Installation
This section describes how to install the « Lean Player – Video and Audio Player for WordPress » plugin and get it working.
1) Install
i. Go to the WordPress Dashboard « Add New Plugin » section.
ii. Search For « Lean Player – Video & Audio Player for WordPress ».
iii. Install, then Activate it.
OR:
i. Unzip (if it is zipped) and Upload az-video-and-audio-player-addon-for-elementor folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
ii. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
2) Configure
i. After install and activate the plugin you will get a notice to install Elementor Plugin ( If allready have it then do not show any notice. ).
ii. To install the plugin click on the « Button » Install Elementor.
iii. 2 new addons called « Video Player » & « Audio Player » will be appear in Elementor under the « General » category
iv. Drag and Drop the the desired addon to your page, play with the options and relax!
FAQ
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How do I use the shortcode?
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You can use the simple shortcode format: [lean_player id= »123″]
Replace « 123 » with your player’s ID. You can find the shortcode for each player in the Players list in your WordPress admin. The shortcode works in:
- Posts and pages
- Widgets
- Classic Editor
- Block Editor (Gutenberg)
- Anywhere shortcodes are supported
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What video and audio formats are supported?
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Video Sources:
* YouTube videos (via URL)
* Vimeo videos (via URL)
* HTML5 video files (MP4, WebM, OGG)Audio Sources:
* Supported formats: MP3, OGG, WAV, M4A, AAC
* Audio streaming support for live streams (MP3, AAC streams)You can upload files through the WordPress media library, use direct URLs/CDN links, or stream live audio from streaming URLs.
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Does this work with Elementor?
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Yes! The plugin provides two Elementor widgets:
- Video Player – Add YouTube, Vimeo, or HTML5 videos
- Audio Player – Add audio files (MP3, OGG, WAV, M4A, AAC)
Both widgets appear in the « General » category in the Elementor editor. You can customize all player settings directly from the Elementor widget panel.
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Is the player compatible with all devices and browsers?
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Yes, the player is designed to work across:
- All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Mobile devices (iOS and Android)
- Tablets and desktops
- All WordPress themes
The player is lightweight and won’t significantly impact your website’s loading speed.
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Can I create multiple players with different settings?
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Yes! You can create unlimited players through the Player Manager in your WordPress admin. Each player can have its own:
- Source (video URL or audio file)
- Autoplay settings
- Volume settings
- Control options
- Styling options
You can also set Global Player Settings to define default behavior for all players, then override those defaults for individual players as needed.
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How do I preview a player before publishing?
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You can preview your player in two ways:
- From the Players List: Click « Preview Player » in the row actions next to any player in the All Players list
- From the Edit Screen: Use the « Preview Player » button in the publish box when editing a player
The preview opens in a new tab, showing only the player without your site’s header, footer, or sidebar for a clean preview experience.
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Does this plugin use any third-party services?
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Yes. When you deactivate this plugin, a feedback modal appears. If you choose to submit feedback, these 5 pieces of information are sent to our server:
- Your deactivation reason (from the options provided)
- Your optional comment (if you write one)
- Plugin version
- WordPress version
- PHP version
This feedback helps us understand real-world issues and prioritize fixes. You can click « Skip & Deactivate » to skip feedback entirely.
Service Used: Supabase (https://supabase.com/)
Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://supabase.com/termsThe feedback is only sent when you click « Submit & Deactivate ». Nothing is collected during normal plugin usage.
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Historique des changements
Version: 3.0.7
Fixed: Play Large button were not showing for very newly created video player
Version: 3.0.6
Added: Support for AAC(p) audio streaming URLs
Version: 3.0.5
Fixed: Widget does not load in the elementor planel
Improved: Assets management, Assets were loading on all pages
– Added: Preview Player feature – Preview players directly from the players list or edit page
Version: 3.0.4
- Added: A new filter hook leanpl/metabox/field_config
- Added: Support for M4A and AAC audio files
- Enhancement: On Elementor editor mode shortcode does not render
Version: 3.0.3
- Fixed: Installed time overwrite on activation issue
- Added: FAQs
Version: 3.0.2
- Fixed: Dual plugin activation issue
Version: 3.0.0
- Major: Rebranded plugin under LeanPlugins brand
- Major: Renamed from « AZ Video & Audio Player » to « Lean Player – Video & Audio Player for WordPress »
- Added: Global Player Settings – Set default behavior for all players across your site
- Added: Player Manager – Create and manage players through intuitive admin interface
- Added: Simple shortcode system – [lean_player id= »123″]
- Improved: Performance optimizations and code restructuring
- Improved: Aligned with LeanPlugins brand philosophy
- Note: All existing shortcodes remain backward compatible
Version: 2.1.5
- Added: Dynamic tags support for both audio and video player
Version: 2.1.4
- Fixed: Flush of Unstyled Content (FOUC) issue on admin pages
Version: 2.1.3
- Security: Improved output escaping in admin notices
Version: 2.1.2
- Improved: Cross browser compatibility
- Updated: Language translation file
Version: 2.1.1
- Improved: Cache busting mechanism for assets
Version: 2.1.0
- Added: Shortcode support for Audio & Video Player
- Improved: Code optimization and minor improvements
- Updated: Language translation file
Version: 2.0.3
- Updated the plyr library to latest version
Version: 1.0.0
- Initial Release