WordPress plugin comparison
FWD Video Player vs SmartVideo
At a glance
- SmartVideo has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for FWD Video Player.
- On a typical day, SmartVideo is downloaded about 70 times, FWD Video Player about 3.
- FWD Video Player has no reviews yet.
- SmartVideo was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against May 21, 2026 for FWD Video Player.
- SmartVideo is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for FWD Video Player.
- SmartVideo has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for FWD Video Player.
Line by line
SmartVideo leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FWD Video Player |  SmartVideo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,420 | #5,350 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 55 | 3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.1(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.57 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.3 |
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