WordPress plugin comparison
Mux Video Uploader vs Protected Video
At a glance
- Protected Video has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for Mux Video Uploader.
- On a typical day, Protected Video is downloaded about 18 times, Mux Video Uploader about 11.
- Protected Video is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- Mux Video Uploader was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against Apr 18, 2026 for Protected Video.
- Mux Video Uploader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Protected Video.
- Protected Video has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for Mux Video Uploader.
Line by line
Protected Video leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Mux Video Uploader |  Protected Video |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,909 | #5,957 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 206 | 538 |
| Rating | 4.0(2) | 4.7(15) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.51 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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