# Molly Theater

> Molly Theater has 20+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Molly Theater shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Use the Molly Theater plugin to create an easy-to-use and responsive fullscreen player for your Vimeo or Youtube videos. Get rid of the standard static width embeds and upgrade your website’s video experience.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,394
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (-16.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jonathanschmitz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonathanschmitz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/molly-theater/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player/) | #53 | 128 |
| [theater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theater/) | #2 | 5 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 587 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #60 | 104 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 384 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| player | >100 | 1,713 |
| theater | #36 | 51 |
| video | >100 | 7,747 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,300 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,367 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (169) | Oct 13, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Videojs HTML5 Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/videojs-html5-player/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | May 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Simple YouTube Responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-youtube-responsive/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (12) | Feb 5, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-audio-player/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (5) | Jul 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Protected Video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/protected-video/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Apr 18, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Smartideo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartideo/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 19, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [WP YouTube Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-youtube-player/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Podbean Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podbean-shortcode/) | 900+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jun 2, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WaveSurfer-WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wavesurfer-wp/) | 400+ | 5/5 (11) | Feb 4, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Molly Theater safe to use in 2026?
Molly Theater shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Molly Theater?
Molly Theater is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,394 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Molly Theater work with WordPress 7.1?
Molly Theater is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Molly Theater last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 1, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Molly Theater?
Molly Theater is developed and maintained by jonathanschmitz.

### What are the best alternatives to Molly Theater?
The most popular alternatives to Molly Theater are Easy Video Player (20K+ installs), HTML5 Audio Player (10K+ installs) and Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+ installs).


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