Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

Mixcloud Shortcode: Autoplay Does Not Work

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[Feature] Shortcodes / Embeds [Pri] Low Customer Report [LEGACY] Enhancement
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Description

#### Steps to reproduce the issue

Embed any track from Mixcloud as per [Mixcloud Audio Player Support Page](https://en.support.wordpress.com/mixcloud-audio-player/) with `autoplay=1`. Example:

`[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/theversion/the-version-radio-episode-3/ width=100% height=180 autoplay=1]`

#### What I expected
The track should autoplay

#### What happened instead
The track does not autoplay

**Source**

#user-report 2922663-zen

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Reproduce the Mixcloud shortcode using the linked support guidance and the provided autoplay=1 example. Trace the shortcode entry point and verify how the embed is rendered; the issue is done when an embedded track autoplays as expected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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