WordPress plugin comparison
FV Player 8 vs SmartVideo
At a glance
- Both have 1K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, SmartVideo is downloaded about 70 times, FV Player 8 about 41.
- SmartVideo is rated higher: 4.1 out of 5 from 19 reviews, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- SmartVideo was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for FV Player 8.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SmartVideo has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for FV Player 8.
Line by line
SmartVideo leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FV Player 8 |  SmartVideo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,785 | #5,342 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 903 | 3.1K |
| Rating | 4.0(2) | 4.1(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.57 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.3 |
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