WordPress plugin comparison
FluentPlayer vs HLS Player
At a glance
- FluentPlayer has more active installs: 2K+, against 600+ for HLS Player.
- On a typical day, FluentPlayer is downloaded about 46 times, HLS Player about 7.
- HLS Player is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 14 reviews.
- FluentPlayer was updated more recently: Aug 26, 2026, against Nov 26, 2024 for HLS Player.
- FluentPlayer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for HLS Player.
- HLS Player has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for FluentPlayer.
Line by line
FluentPlayer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FluentPlayer |  HLS Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,503 | #8,435 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 218 |
| Rating | 4.7(14) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.14 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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