# Video Player Pro

> Video Player Pro has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Video Player Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**💪🤪 it’s a professional and powerful player designed by the IdeaLand team and we’re getting better every day. You can have a professional player with the most creative ideas on the site and have fun**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,124
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+61.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 4, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Idea Land (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/idealand/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/video-player-pro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/player/) | #77 | 127 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 577 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #56 | 79 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 380 |
| [youtube player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-player/) | #6 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| player | >100 | 1,676 |
| video | >100 | 7,628 |
| video player | >100 | 1,059 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,305 |
| youtube player | >100 | 682 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 (168) | Oct 3, 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 | 48/100 |
| 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 Video Player Pro free?
Yes. Video Player Pro is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Video Player Pro safe to use in 2026?
Video Player Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Video Player Pro?
Video Player Pro is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,124 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Video Player Pro work with WordPress 7.1?
Video Player Pro 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 Video Player Pro need?
Video Player Pro requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Video Player Pro last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 4, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Video Player Pro?
Video Player Pro is developed and maintained by Idea Land.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-player-pro/ · Generated 2026-10-11 00:37 UTC by PageForge