WordPress plugin comparison
Plays Block vs Protected Video
At a glance
- Protected Video has more active installs: 1K+, against 40+ for Plays Block.
- On a typical day, Protected Video is downloaded about 18 times, Plays Block about 9.
- Plays Block has no reviews yet.
- Plays Block was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Apr 18, 2026 for Protected Video.
- Plays Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Protected Video.
- Protected Video has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Plays Block.
Line by line
Protected Video leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Plays Block |  Protected Video |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,537 | #5,950 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 176 | 514 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(15) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.51 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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