# WP JW Player

> WP JW Player has 60+ active installs and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP JW Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**WP JW Player is customizable flash player with embed function, rss feeds which allows you to publish video and text content at the same time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 78,209
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tubepress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tubepress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-jw-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [flash player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash-player/) | #2 | 7 |
| [tubepress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tubepress/) | #1 | 1 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #33 | 79 |
| [wp flash player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-flash-player/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-player/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| flash player | >100 | 158 |
| tubepress | #1 | 1 |
| video player | >100 | 1,047 |
| wp flash player | >100 | 134 |
| wp player | >100 | 1,336 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zbPlayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zbplayer/) | 300+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 30, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Woo CMP Flash Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-cmp-flash-video-player/) | 10+ | — | Jun 21, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [SceneChat – Socially Ignite the Videos on Your Website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scenechat-video-sharing-and-commenting-tool/) | 10+ | — | Jun 5, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [MK Smart Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mk-smart-player/) | 10+ | — | Aug 27, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [MK Auto Youtube Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mk-auto-youtube-player/) | 10+ | — | Nov 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Sensiri](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sensiri/) | 10+ | — | Aug 23, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP JW Player safe to use in 2026?
WP JW Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP JW Player?
WP JW Player is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 78,209 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP JW Player work with WordPress 7.1?
WP JW Player is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP JW Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on March 26, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP JW Player?
WP JW Player is developed and maintained by tubepress.

### What are the best alternatives to WP JW Player?
The most popular alternatives to WP JW Player are zbPlayer (300+ installs), Woo CMP Flash Video Player (10+ installs) and SceneChat (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jw-player/ · Generated 2026-10-08 23:00 UTC by PageForge