WordPress plugin comparison
Gumlet Video vs Video Player Block
At a glance
- Video Player Block has more active installs: 2K+, against 300+ for Gumlet Video.
- On a typical day, Video Player Block is downloaded about 70 times, Gumlet Video about 9.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Video Player Block was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 14, 2026 for Gumlet Video.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Video Player Block has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Gumlet Video.
Line by line
Video Player Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gumlet Video |  Video Player Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,859 | #4,287 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 140 | 2.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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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