WordPress plugin comparison
FWD Video Player vs HLS Player
At a glance
- HLS Player has more active installs: 600+, against 10+ for FWD Video Player.
- On a typical day, HLS Player is downloaded about 7 times, FWD Video Player about 3.
- FWD Video Player has no reviews yet.
- FWD Video Player was updated more recently: May 21, 2026, against Nov 26, 2024 for HLS Player.
- FWD Video Player is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.7.11 for HLS Player.
- HLS Player has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for FWD Video Player.
Line by line
HLS Player leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FWD Video Player |  HLS Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,420 | #8,452 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 55 | 211 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.14 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 8.1 |
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