Plyr
Easily replace Vimeo and Youtube player with Plyr.io video player. A simple, accessible HTML5 media player by @sam_potts from @selz. Plyr.io allows you to interact with YouTube and Vimeo videos easily and consistently.
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Plyr shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (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 Plyr stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| oembed | >100 |
| player | >100 |
| skin | >100 |
| video | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Plyr
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Easily replace Vimeo and Youtube player with Plyr.io video player. A simple, accessible HTML5 media player by @sam_potts from @selz. Plyr.io allows you to interact with YouTube and Vimeo videos easily and consistently.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Update plyr version to 1.8.2
- Remove wrapper div.
1.0
- Initial plugin release. Huzzah!
- Replaces WP default video embeds for YouTube and Vimeo.
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FAQ
Plyr: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Plyr free?
Yes. Plyr is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Plyr safe to use in 2026?
Plyr shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Plyr?
Plyr is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,818 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Plyr work with WordPress 7.1?
Plyr is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Plyr last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 9, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Plyr?
Plyr is developed and maintained by Brandon Lavigne.
What are the best alternatives to Plyr?
The most popular alternatives to Plyr are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).
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