Head-to-head · October 2026
IV Player vs PlayerJS
PlayerJS comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against IV Player.
| Metric | IV Player | PlayerJS |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 152 | 360 |
| Download trend | +13.4% | +11.5% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 56/100 |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 4 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.5.23 | WP 7.0.7 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2020 | Nov 2018 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
IV PlayerPlayerJS
Choose IV Player if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
Choose PlayerJS if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Full PlayerJS report →Both compete in: html5 player video player
FAQ
IV Player vs PlayerJS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Which is better, IV Player or PlayerJS?
PlayerJS comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against IV Player. Choose IV Player if you care most about download trend. Choose PlayerJS if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is IV Player more popular than PlayerJS?
PlayerJS is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for IV Player.
Can I use IV Player and PlayerJS together?
Both plugins cover html5 player and video player, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are IV Player and PlayerJS free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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