WordPress plugin comparison
FluentPlayer vs FWD Video Player
At a glance
- FluentPlayer has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for FWD Video Player.
- On a typical day, FluentPlayer is downloaded about 47 times, FWD Video Player about 3.
- FWD Video Player has no reviews yet.
- FluentPlayer was updated more recently: Aug 26, 2026, against May 21, 2026 for FWD Video Player.
- FluentPlayer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for FWD Video Player.
Line by line
FluentPlayer leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FluentPlayer |  FWD Video Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,475 | #33,855 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 52 |
| Rating | 4.7(14) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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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