IV Player
IV Player not only loads video content but also text, images, files, code in real-time while watching the video. Just imagine how cool it would be if your learners/students would be able to grab code from the video…
Consider an alternative
IV Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- 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)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where IV Player stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| html5 player | >100 |
| javascript video player | >100 |
| mp4 player | >100 |
| timing text video player | #43 |
| video player | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About IV Player
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
IV Player not only loads video content but also text, images, files, code in real-time while watching the video. Just imagine how cool it would be if your learners/students would be able to grab code from the video player while you are teaching remotely
Once you have installed the plugin,
1. You will see an option in the side menu saying IV Player. Click on it.
2. Then click on the ADD NEW button on the page.
3. Then you will see a page asking details for your first Video to play.
4. Once you have filled minimum details like URL, name then add the timings.
5. While filling the timings, you need to specify at which time duration what needs to be played on screen. For example, you can choose 00:00:10 and hello in the Text box. That means at 00:00:10 time point, you will see hello being played on the video player screen.
6. Currently, we have Text, Code, File, Link boxes ready.
7. Once the video is created, a shortcode will be seen on screen. You can paste it in any post or page.
Installation
- You can install the plugin by searching in the plugins section of the WordPress admin.
Changelog
1.1.1 added notes feature
1.1.0 added notes feature
1.0.1 Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
IV Player: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is IV Player free?
Yes. IV Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IV Player safe to use in 2026?
IV Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IV Player?
IV Player is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,462 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.
Does IV Player work with WordPress 7.1?
IV Player is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does IV Player need?
IV Player requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was IV Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 25, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes IV Player?
IV Player is developed and maintained by sandeshnaroju.
What are the best alternatives to IV Player?
The most popular alternatives to IV Player are AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs), FV Player 8 (1K+ installs) and PlayerJS (1K+ installs).
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