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AudioBookshelf

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audiobookshelf.org Source★ 15KGPL-3.0 App Store Google Play DiscordEntertainment & Media / Books & Reading

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
129.1K
Down15.8%MoMOct 2026
Public revenue
Undisclosed
No public revenue evidence yet
Entry price
Free
No monthly subscription pricing
Creators
zenchan
No social account linked
Launched
12mo ago
2025-11-07 · Est.

Traffic

Last 12 months
Monthly visitsData through Oct 2026
Events9 changes · 2 marketing moves

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
  • Launched on V2EX (9 comments)Launch

    希声 (Still) :为 Audiobookshelf 打造的 iOS 原生客户端 — 去年从 Plex 迁移到了 Audiobookshelf ,找了一圈没有找到自己满意的客户端。主要是现有的 App 功能设计对我来说有些复杂,UI 也不够简洁。所以决定自己开发一款,经过几个月的打磨,我觉得已经达到了我心中理想的样子,所以分享一下。 关于设计 我个人非常喜欢…

    Apr 23 · 7mo agoLaunch page

  • Launched on App StoreLaunch

    The name Still is derived from "大音希声" (dà yīn xī shēng) in the Tao Te Ching—a phrase meaning "the greatest sound is silent." Still is a clean, native client for your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. Listen to audiobooks, read ebooks, fol

    Nov 7, 2025 · 12mo agoLaunch page

Third-party reviews & case dossiers

Acquisition breakdowns, engineer reviews & open-source metrics
selfh.st★ 15K Stars · 1,249 ForksGPL-3.0JavaScript
2021-08-17Source
Replaces / alternatives to:
Audible

Audiobook and podcast server

V2EX
2026-04-23Source

Open Source & Self-Hosting

GitHub · MCP / Skill
Last commit 2026-11-12
GitHub Stars
★ 15K
Forks
1,249
License
GPL-3.0
Primary language
JavaScript

Store data

App Store · Google Play
Still: for Audiobookshelf
统伟 陈BooksLifestyle· 5 languages
Updated 3mo ago
Rating
★ 4.8637 ratings
New ratings last mo
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Price & IAP
FreeIAP data not synced
First released
2025-11-0755 MB
Rating Distribution (1★–5★)5★ 92% · 1★ 0%
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Store Screenshots (5)
Latest Release Notes (v1.4.1)

- Added landscape mode support for both the player and reader. - Ebook reader now supports returning to your previous reading position with one tap. - Redesigned the home screen widget to support quick playback controls. - Optimized server management for easier configuration of custom HTTP headers and aliases. - Playback speed adjustment now supports finer 0.05x increments. - Improved the reliability of automatic refreshes for latest podcast episodes. - Fixed several known issues and refined UI details.

The name Still is derived from "大音希声" (dà yīn xī shēng) in the Tao Te Ching—a phrase meaning "the greatest sound is silent." Still is a clean, native client for your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. Listen to audiobooks, read ebooks, follow podcasts, download content for offline use, and keep your listening and reading progress in sync across devices. Audiobooks & Podcasts • Immersive, minimalist playback interface • Real-time cross-device listening progress sync • Download locally for offline listening anytime, anywhere • Up Next queue, continuous uninterrupted playback • Sleep timer, playback speed, and volume boost all at your fingertips • Auto-skip intro and outro to save you time • Home Screen widgets and CarPlay support Ebooks • Supports EPUB, PDF, and CBZ formats • Custom typography (font family, size, and spacing) • Switch freely between multiple reading themes • Bookmarks, highlights, and notes • Real-time cross-device reading progress sync More • Customize home screen sections • OIDC Single Sign-On (SSO) • Custom HTTP Header support • Multiple servers and fast account switching --- Please Note: Still is an independent client for Audiobookshelf and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project. To use Still, you’ll need access to a running, self-hosted Audiobookshelf server. Still doesn’t include audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts, or other content. Learn more on the Audiobookshelf website: https://www.audiobookshelf.org

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Price & IAP
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Store assets, rating histograms, install tiers, and screenshots are synced from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store.

Traffic sources

Oct 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Organic Search49%
  • Direct32%
  • Referrals10%
  • Social7%
  • Other2%

Countries

  • United States59%
  • Germany15%
  • United Kingdom6%
  • Canada5%
  • Australia3%

Search

Domain authority —Domain registered 2021-09-06

KeywordMonthly volume
audiobookshelf24.6K
audiobook shelf1,170
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audiobooksheld linux230
how to set up audibookshelf200

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Public pricing: FreeRaw source text; structured plans are extracted after website capture.

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2026-07-31

Key pages

Weekly snapshots
Home
audiobookshelf.org/ Snapshot 2026-11-12

Changes

  1. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Adopted technology: DocusaurusFeatures

    —→Docusaurus

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves
  2. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Removed technology: Google Font APIFeatures

    Google Font API→—

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves
  3. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Removed technology: Node.jsFeatures

    Node.js→—

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves
  4. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Removed technology: Nuxt.jsFeatures

    Nuxt.js→—

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves
  5. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Removed technology: PrismFeatures

    Prism→—

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves
  6. Nov 1 · 14d ago

    Adopted technology: ReactFeatures

    —→React

    At the time: 129.1K visits/mo8 concurrent moves

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and pure typography & geometry visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“audiobookshelf”

Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and no explicit trust bar.

Conversion path: Split Copy & Visual + Pure Typography & Geometry → Download App / Install Extension

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score7.9 / 10
Typography
8.0
Color & Contrast
8.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
8.0
Distinctiveness
7.0

Structure

Fonts
Gentium Book Basic / Ubuntu
Primary visual
Pure Typography & Geometry
Social proof
No Explicit Trust Bar
Navigation
No Explicit Nav
Theme & density
Dark · Balanced
Corners & depth
Medium Radius · Hairline borders
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Minimal Monochrome (with Editorial)

Monochrome palette with a single accent color, hairline dividers, and generous whitespace.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #1b1b1d;
  --surface: #2b2b2d;
  --foreground: #ffffff;
  --muted-foreground: #cccccc;
  --accent: #ffffff;
  --radius: 8px;
  --font-heading: "Gentium Book Basic", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Ubuntu", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #1B1B1D (~74%) · Surface #2B2B2D (~15%) · Text #FFFFFF (~6%) · Muted Text #CCCCCC (~4%) · Accent #FFFFFF (~1%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Split Copy & Visual
- Navigation: No Explicit Nav
- Theme & density: Dark · Balanced
- Border radius & elevation: Medium Radius; no drop shadows—separate layers with hairline borders and whitespace
- Primary visual medium: Pure Typography & Geometry
- Conversion CTA: Download App / Install Extension
- Headline hook: Category Positioning Anchor
- Hero components: Floating Multi-Cards
- Spatial layout notes: Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and no explicit trust bar.
- Visual summary: Minimal Monochrome (Dark canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and pure typography & geometry visuals.

## Avoid

- Multi-stop neon gradients
- Heavy drop shadows
- More than one competing accent color

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much website traffic does AudioBookshelf get?
Vaneform estimates 129.1K website visits in 2026-10. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate measures web traffic separately from paying customers or revenue.Source
What is AudioBookshelf and what platforms does it support?
AudioBookshelf is catalogued under Books & Reading: This section aims to answer common questions related to the server and managing files.. Supported platforms: Mobile App.
Is AudioBookshelf open source?
AudioBookshelf has a public repository (https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf) under the GPL-3.0 license, recording 15K GitHub stars, and supporting self-hosted deployment.Source

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