diff --git a/packages/audioplayers_web/lib/wrapped_player.dart b/packages/audioplayers_web/lib/wrapped_player.dart
index 7ed642f60..dc91edfc1 100644
--- a/packages/audioplayers_web/lib/wrapped_player.dart
+++ b/packages/audioplayers_web/lib/wrapped_player.dart
@@ -161,6 +161,9 @@ class WrappedPlayer {
   }
 
   void release() {
+    // Release `AudioElement` correctly (#966)
+    player?.src = '';
+    player?.remove();
     _cancel();
     player = null;
     _stereoPanner = null;