# Easy Player – YouTube, Vimeo & HTML5 Video Player

> Easy Player has 20+ active installs and 268 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Easy Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**Easy Player is a simple and flexible WordPress video player plugin for adding responsive videos to your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,073
- **Downloads (30 days):** 268 (+36.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Easy Soft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nashirbabu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Gutenberg block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-block/) | #80 | 129 |
| [HTML5 video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5-video/) | #8 | 12 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #40 | 79 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #56 | 100 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 378 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Gutenberg block | >100 | 6,676 |
| HTML5 video | >100 | 476 |
| video player | >100 | 1,042 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,255 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,283 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 50%
- 1.6: 50%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Qi Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qi-blocks/) | 60K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 10, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Map Block for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-block-gutenberg/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (21) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Button visually impaired](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-visually-impaired/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (27) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block – Create Beautiful FAQs, Content Accordions & Interactive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-accordion-block/) | 9K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | Aug 27, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Justified Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/justified-gallery/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (206) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Joli Table Of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/joli-table-of-contents/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (43) | Aug 13, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Carousel Block – Showcase Images in Elegant Sliding Displays](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/b-carousel-block/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 30, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [bSlider – Build Sliders That Bring Your Content to Life](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/b-slider/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (11) | Oct 7, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Button Block – Stylish buttons that get more clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-block/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 30, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Player free?
Yes. Easy Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Player safe to use in 2026?
Easy Player is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Player?
Easy Player is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,073 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 268 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Player work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Easy Player up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Easy Player need?
Easy Player requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Easy Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on October 1, 2026 (6 days ago).

### Who makes Easy Player?
Easy Player is developed and maintained by WP Easy Soft.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Player?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Player are Qi Blocks (60K+ installs), Map Block for Google Maps (20K+ installs) and Button visually impaired (10K+ installs).


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