# WP Video Popup vs Video Popup

> WP Video Popup vs Video Popup compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Video Popup comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Video Popup.

**WP Video Popup comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Video Popup.** Choose WP Video Popup if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Video Popup if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.

| | WP Video Popup – WordPress Video Lightbox for YouTube, Rumble & Vimeo | Video Popup – Youtube, Vimeo, Gutenberg, Shortcode, Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 9K+ ✅ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.4K ✅ | 532 |
| Download trend | +25.1% ✅ | -61.9% |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 43 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 57/100 | 73/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 8 months ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2016 | Dec 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, WP Video Popup or Video Popup?
WP Video Popup comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Video Popup. Choose WP Video Popup if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Video Popup if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.

### Is WP Video Popup more popular than Video Popup?
WP Video Popup is the more popular of the two with 9K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Video Popup.

### Can I use WP Video Popup and Video Popup together?
Both plugins cover video lightbox, video popup and vimeo lightbox, 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 WP Video Popup and Video Popup 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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