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HTML5 Video Player for WordPress

v4.5.5

by onigetoc · updated 9 years ago

Embed MP4, M4V, OGG, Youtube, WebM, FLV, HLS, M3u8 videos in your post or page using HTML5. Self-hosted or CDN hosted responsive HTML5 Video player.

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Rank
#12,691
Down34 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 221
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
17.2K
17,232 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +14.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~3mo

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress at a glance

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by onigetoc with 200+ active installs, the #12,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 4.5.5 came out on Feb 11, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 5 plugins tagged “videojs”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

105 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HTML5 Video Player for WordPress Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateHTML5 Video Player for WordPress
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202610
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 221 · -2.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.222224226Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026221
Nov 8, 2026222
Nov 7, 2026222
Nov 5, 2026223
Nov 4, 2026222
Nov 3, 2026224
Nov 2, 2026225
Nov 1, 2026223
Oct 31, 2026224
Oct 30, 2026224
Oct 29, 2026223
Oct 28, 2026223
Oct 27, 2026227

Rank over time

#12,691 · down 46 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.6K#12.6K#12.7K#12.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,691
Nov 8, 2026#12,657
Nov 7, 2026#12,675
Nov 6, 2026#12,682
Nov 5, 2026#12,615
Nov 4, 2026#12,668
Nov 3, 2026#12,586
Nov 2, 2026#12,560
Nov 1, 2026#12,649
Oct 31, 2026#12,603
Oct 30, 2026#12,612
Oct 29, 2026#12,637
Oct 28, 2026#12,652
Oct 27, 2026#12,645

Growth %

Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.45%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.22%
Nov 5, 2026+0.45%
Nov 4, 2026-0.89%
Nov 3, 2026-0.44%
Nov 2, 2026+0.90%
Nov 1, 2026-0.45%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.45%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.76%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.5100%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.5.5
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
3.9.40
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 22, 2016
Last updated
Feb 11, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HTML5 Video Player for WordPress

How many websites use HTML5 Video Player for WordPress?

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HTML5 Video Player for WordPress been downloaded?

17,232 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was HTML5 Video Player for WordPress last updated?

Version 4.5.5 came out on Feb 11, 2017 (9 years ago).

Is HTML5 Video Player for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 for WordPress still maintained?

Its last release was 9 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 for WordPress have?

4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Video Player for WordPress?

The plugins most like HTML5 Video Player for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+), Easy Video Player (20K+) and mb.YTPlayer for background videos (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
33%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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HTML5 Video Player for WordPress
Estimated installs≈ 221
Reported installs200+
Rating4.3
Reviews3
Total downloads17.2K
Authoronigetoc
First releasedAug 22, 2016
Version4.5.5
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 11, 2017

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