A First Look at Audio Players for Joomla - 👀 WMW 303

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 16 July 2025

Category: Watch Me Work Live Streams

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Join us live as we check out some of the options for playing audio files on a Joomla site. Are you looking to add audio content, podcasts, or music to your Joomla website? In this live stream replay, we dive deep into the world of Joomla audio players, taking a close look at several popular options available in the Joomla Extensions Directory!

00:00:00 – Intro sponsors & Setup
00:03:36 – Staging & Custom Fields Setup
00:11:36 – Embedding Audio in Articles
00:32:28 – Plugin-Based Audio Players
01:01:51 – Advanced Audio Solutions
01:31:16 – Extension Comparisons & JED Exploration
02:03:00 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations

Summary 

1. Introduction & Channel Updates
   Tim introduces the topic of Joomla audio players, gives live stream info, and mentions the sponsor, MySites.Guru. Also shares a personal update from his visit to the Canadian Parliament.

2. Staging Site Preparation
   Uses StageIt to clone the live Joomla site, ensuring all testing of audio players is done in a safe, non-production environment.

3. Installing ACF for Audio Fields
   Installs Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to manage audio file fields. Sets up audio field types to allow file uploads within articles.

4. Embedding Audio in Joomla Articles
   Demonstrates how to upload audio files to the Media Manager and display them in articles using ACF custom fields.

5. Enhancing with Sub-Forms
   Uses sub-forms to allow multiple audio tracks per article, perfect for podcasts or music collections.

6. Exploring AllVideos Plugin
   Introduces and configures the AllVideos plugin, using shortcode tags to embed MP3 players directly into content.

7. JT Playlist Module for Multi-Track Playback
   Installs JT Playlist to create audio playlists with multiple tracks and covers layout customization.

8. Advanced Features with ES Audio Player
   Tests ES Audio Player, highlighting its dynamic playlist creation, metadata import, and visually appealing modules.

9. Comparing Other Extensions
   Reviews alternatives like Sermon Speaker and PreachIt, and explores the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) for niche options.

10. Final Recommendations & Wrap-Up
    Summarizes pros and cons of each method:

• ACF = flexible for developers

• JT Playlist = best for multi-track playlists

• ES Audio = feature-rich automation
  Closes with final thoughts and invites viewers to subscribe.

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