# FV Player 8

> FV Player 8 has 1K+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 1.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** FV Player 8 is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 35 minutes ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**WordPress's most reliable, easy to use and feature-rich video player. Supports playlists, ads, stats and user video position saving.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 22,016
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,374 (+1.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 8.1.8
- **Last updated:** Oct 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** FolioVision (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/foliovision/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fv-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html5 player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5-player/) | #2 | 6 |
| [HTML5 video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5-video/) | #4 | 12 |
| [mobile video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-video/) | #2 | 4 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #17 | 79 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #15 | 100 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html5 player | #12 | 342 |
| HTML5 video | #35 | 476 |
| mobile video | #78 | 2,441 |
| video player | #22 | 1,042 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,255 |

## Version adoption

- 8.1: 87%
- 8.0: 13%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [PlayerJS – Free Custom HTML5 Video and Audio Player Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/playerjs/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 7, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [dPlayer – Video Player for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dplayer/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 8, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [IV Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ivplayer/) | 10+ | — | Sep 25, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [StreamNexus.io Embed Videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/streamnexus-io-embed-videos/) | <10 | — | Dec 23, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FV Player 8 free?
Yes. FV Player 8 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FV Player 8 safe to use in 2026?
FV Player 8 is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 35 minutes ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FV Player 8?
FV Player 8 is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,016 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 1,374 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FV Player 8 work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested FV Player 8 up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.7 or newer.

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

### When was FV Player 8 last updated?
The latest version, 8.1.8, was released on October 7, 2026 (35 minutes ago).

### Who makes FV Player 8?
FV Player 8 is developed and maintained by FolioVision.

### What are the best alternatives to FV Player 8?
The most popular alternatives to FV Player 8 are AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs), PlayerJS (1K+ installs) and dPlayer (40+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-player/ · Generated 2026-10-07 12:35 UTC by PageForge