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Why doesn't the embed have an autoplay feature?

Our embed players start playing when a visitor presses play. We know autoplay gets requested a lot, but leaving it out keeps things better for you and your listeners.


Accurate analytics


If the embed played automatically, every visit to your website would count as a download, whether or not that person actually listened. Waiting for a visitor to press play means your analytics only count real listeners.


Browsers block it anyway


Modern browsers block media from playing automatically. Google Chrome explains why in its autoplay policy: to give people more control over what plays, and to reduce the incentive to install ad blockers.


Your visitors' data


Autoplaying audio uses data every time someone visits your website. That matters most for visitors on mobile devices who pay for their data.


A better experience on your site


Unexpected audio is a poor experience and isn't considered best practice. Visitors often close the page to make it stop, which cuts their time on your site and makes them less likely to come back.


For what you can change in your players, see What can I change in the embed player settings?


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Updated on: 02/11/2026

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