WordPress plugin comparison
Protected Video vs Smartideo
At a glance
- Both have 1K+ active installs.
- Smartideo is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.7 from 15 reviews.
- Smartideo was updated more recently: Jun 19, 2026, against Apr 18, 2026 for Protected Video.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Smartideo has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for Protected Video.
Line by line
Smartideo leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Protected Video |  Smartideo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,957 | #6,114 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 538 | 293 |
| Rating | 4.7(15) | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.51 | ×0.55 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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