Autoplay and Browser Restrictions for Audio Player Widgets

Autoplay is a feature that lets your audio player start automatically when a page loads. However, modern browsers have restrictions to ensure a better user experience. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Muted Autoplay

• Browsers allow autoplay if the audio starts muted by default.
• The audio will begin playing immediately when the page loads, without requiring any user interaction.

2. Unmuted Autoplay

• For autoplay with sound, the user must first interact with the page (e.g., by clicking, tapping, or scrolling).
• Some browsers may allow unmuted autoplay if the website is allowlisted (frequently used or manually approved by the user).
• Autoplay with sound may also work if the website is installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) or added to the home screen.

3. Conclusion

Even if the autoplay option is enabled in the widget, most modern browsers will not start playing audio automatically unless the user interacts with the website first. This is a limitation imposed by browser policies to improve user experience.