HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease
by bPlugins · Media
Also makes 105 other plugins · 209.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Responsive HTML5 video player for WordPress. Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, YouTube & Vimeo with shortcodes or blocks – customizable, fast, SEO-friendly.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
20K+
≈25K estimated
Momentum
-14%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 90/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
89 health vs 62 average across 3,287 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 20K of 964.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,321 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Media plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 18 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 1 day ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 195 reviews, smoothed to 4.50★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
61
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
59%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+2.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| html5 | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| html5 video | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| html5 video player your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| mp4 player your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| plyr your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| ogg | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| video streaming | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| responsive videos | #2 | #3 | up 2 |
| video player your tag | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| video player ads | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| javascript video player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| wordpress video player block | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| sticky video player wordpress | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| wordpress youtube video player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| youtube video player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| youtube video player with options | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| youtube html5 player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| vimeo video player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| vimeo video player with options | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| vimeo html5 player | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
332 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 229 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “mp4”, “video ads” and “video embed” (#4, #4 and #4 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 49.6K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
18
releases in the last 12 months
yesterday
latest release · v2.14.2 · 31 Oct 2026
54
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “20K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 17 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Apr 2017
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ selgive16mo ago
I understand you want to make money, but your Pro version has broken the website! Thanks to ai, we can now create the same plugin—only much better and for free :)))
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ theivo6mo ago
Guys, I know there’s PRO version, but there’s too much GET PRO bloat into free version for one simple video player block.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ albator139mo ago
a lot og bugs with the last version 2.8, broke my website, i cant use my plugin formidable forms.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ happywbyorg1.2y ago
S3 function doesn’t work and the tech support takes forever to repsond. Don’t waste your time on it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Brisch1.8y ago
I have the free version of this plugin, and it is possible to change the size of the video. Also, some other things like an endless loop. And I had a support question, it was resolved within 3 days. Thanks!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ seabasstin2.0y ago
The majority of the reviews/stars here are fake. This plugin will not work. I tried on different types of posts/pages, with different types of media to the same result. nothing. I have a conventional WordPress 6.6.2 setup, no weird configs, just straight out of the box on a conventional wp shared hosting account. I realize that support is not available on unpaid accounts, but if the plugin does not work at all, it is just a dud. and a scammy way to force people to upgrade to the paid service. If that is what you want bplugins llc then do not offer the free version, just say “only paid version available”, I understand the need to make money but being a tease is wasting everyones time. definitely do not waste your time with this plugin ( I would avoid the paid version just as well, since scammy companies are scamming wether or not you pay.) yes if you can’t tell I am pissed. This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by seabasstin. Reason: spelling and additional details
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Aba2.2y ago
My favorite service of this kind thus far. Thanks so much!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ JuergenH2.6y ago
Perfect player for basic needs and a bit more than that. Optionally, purchase the premium edition to get everything that’s possible. Works smoothly and configuration is a no-brainer. 5 stars.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.11.4 Update: Freemius WordPress SDK 2.11.4
- — Version 2.11.3 Improved: Updated admin dashboard design Improved: Removed unused code, dead asset registrations, and leftover images Improved: Code quality and general maintenance Fixed: Custom poster not showing for Vimeo player 2.11.3
- — Version 2.11.2 Fixed: Player does not showing Fixed: Block encounter error 2.11.2
- — Version 2.11.1 Removed: Locked premium-only fields Improved: Security hardening for video data storage and AJAX request handling Improved: Code cleanup — removed unused code 2.11.1
- — Version 2.11.0 New: Added 6 Skin (Default, Stacked, Modern, Floating Pill, Classic Minimal, Stacked Dual-Row, Modern Mobile Stack) (Pro) New: Email Capture (Default, Mailchimp, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Webhook, FluentCRM) (Pro) New: 2.11.0
- — Version 2.10.1 Improved: PHP Compatibility Fixed: Security Vulnerabilities Fixed: Video Fullscreen Orientation on mobile (Only the last video works correctly) Fixed: Duplicate caption for vimeo video Improved Code 2.10.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.14.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block <= 2.5.35 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via heading Parameter ↗2025-01-13 CVE-2024-13156 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5.35 Patched in 2.5.36
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Flash & HTML5 Video <= 2.5.31 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗2024-08-16 CVE-2024-43319 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.5.31 Patched in 2.5.32
- 2024-05-30 CVE-2024-5522 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.5.26 Patched in 2.5.27
- 2024-01-31 CVE-2024-1061 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.5.24 Patched in 2.5.25
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Html5 Video Player <= 2.5.18 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-12-08 CVE-2023-6485 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5.18 Patched in 2.5.19
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Responsive HTML5 video player for WordPress. Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, YouTube & Vimeo with shortcodes or block..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("great for", "use cases").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor, YouTube and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 15 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,164 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "mp4 player" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-05-30 30K+ → 20K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2025-05-27 20K+ → 30K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2025-05-24 30K+ → 20K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-05-22 20K+ → 30K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-21 30K+ → 20K+ down after 587 days in tier
- 2023-10-12 20K+ → 30K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2023-10-07 30K+ → 20K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-10-06 20K+ → 30K+ up after 7 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Presto Player 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
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Jetpack VideoPress 7K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
FluentPlayer – Video Player With Forms & Lead Capture 2K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Video Player for YouTube – Embed Videos Your Visitors Will Love to Watch 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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