HTML5 Video Player with Playlist
v2.50by Sandeep Verma · updated 12 years ago
Allows Wordpress users to easily use HTML5 < video > the element enable native video playback within the browser. It supports Android, iOS/iPad/ …
- Rank
- #21,619
- Down46 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.9K
- 26,874 all-time
- Rating
- 3.2/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML5 Video Player with Playlist at a glance
HTML5 Video Player with Playlist is a WordPress plugin by Sandeep Verma with 40+ active installs, the #21,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.50 came out on Dec 23, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 5 plugins tagged “mp4 player”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML5 Video Player with Playlist |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -11.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,619 · down 339 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,619 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,573 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,617 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,343 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,402 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,265 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,278 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,254 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,271 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,306 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,280 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,301 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,280 |
Growth %
Average -0.94% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -9.62% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.50100%
Rating trend
3.2★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.50
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 23, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML5 Video Player with Playlist
How many websites use HTML5 Video Player with Playlist?
HTML5 Video Player with Playlist is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML5 Video Player with Playlist been downloaded?
26,874 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was HTML5 Video Player with Playlist last updated?
Version 2.50 came out on Dec 23, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is HTML5 Video Player with Playlist compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML5 Video Player with Playlist’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is HTML5 Video Player with Playlist still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTML5 Video Player with Playlist have?
3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 33% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Video Player with Playlist?
The plugins most like HTML5 Video Player with Playlist, by the tags they share, are HTML5 Video Player (20K+), Video Player for WPBakery (2K+) and Super Video player (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.2
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 17%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 3.2 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 26.9K |
| Author | Sandeep Verma |
| First released | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Version | 2.50 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 23, 2014 |
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