MK Smart Player
MK Smart Player will allow you to play any video from the web or from Youtube.
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MK Smart Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (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 MK Smart Player stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed video | >100 |
| Embed youtube | >100 |
| flash | >100 |
| flash player | #99 |
| flash Video Player | #77 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About MK Smart Player
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Watch training video below for more information
Installation
- Upload the entire
MK-Smart-Playerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Open up a post/page and next the Add Media button there will be a new button MK Smart Player
- Click on it and then fill in the form and click “Insert Shortcode”
- You are all done. Enjoy.
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FAQ
MK Smart Player: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is MK Smart Player free?
Yes. MK Smart Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MK Smart Player safe to use in 2026?
MK Smart Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MK Smart Player?
MK Smart Player is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,646 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 194 times in the last 30 days.
Does MK Smart Player work with WordPress 7.1?
MK Smart Player is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MK Smart Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 27, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes MK Smart Player?
MK Smart Player is developed and maintained by codewithmark.
What are the best alternatives to MK Smart Player?
The most popular alternatives to MK Smart Player are JW Player for WordPress (1K+ installs), Activity Plus Reloaded for… (1K+ installs) and Embed Extended (400+ installs).
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