# TomS Video Player

> TomS Video Player has 90+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 241 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TomS Video Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Simply protect your videos from being downloaded 'Directly'.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 12,532
- **Downloads (30 days):** 241 (+34.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.8
- **Last updated:** Oct 31, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** TomS Caprice (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tomsneddon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/toms-video-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [player block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player-block/) | #1 | 1 |
| [video block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-block/) | #3 | 7 |
| [video from url block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-from-url-block/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress video player block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-video-player-block/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| player block | >100 | 807 |
| video block | >100 | 3,208 |
| video from url block | >100 | 2,047 |
| wordpress video player block | >100 | 597 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is TomS Video Player safe to use in 2026?
TomS Video Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TomS Video Player?
TomS Video Player is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,532 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 241 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TomS Video Player work with WordPress 7.1?
TomS Video Player is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does TomS Video Player need?
TomS Video Player requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was TomS Video Player last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.8, was released on October 31, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes TomS Video Player?
TomS Video Player is developed and maintained by TomS Caprice.

### What are the best alternatives to TomS Video Player?
The most popular alternatives to TomS Video Player are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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