WordPress plugin comparison
SmartVideo vs Video Player Block
At a glance
- Video Player Block has more active installs: 2K+, against 1K+ for SmartVideo.
- Video Player Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.1 from 19 reviews.
- Video Player Block was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for SmartVideo.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SmartVideo has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Video Player Block.
Line by line
Video Player Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SmartVideo |  Video Player Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,350 | #4,290 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3K | 2.2K |
| Rating | 4.1(19) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.57 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | 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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