WordPress plugin comparison
Video Player Block vs Wonder Video Embed
At a glance
- Wonder Video Embed has more active installs: 4K+, against 2K+ for Video Player Block.
- On a typical day, Video Player Block is downloaded about 70 times, Wonder Video Embed about 25.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Video Player Block was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Wonder Video Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Wonder Video Embed has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Video Player Block.
Line by line
Video Player Block leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Video Player Block |  Wonder Video Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,290 | #3,365 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 440 |
| Rating | 5.0(8) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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