# Zencoder Video

> Zencoder Video has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Zencoder Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Allow easy integration with Zencoder transcoding service to make HTML5 compatible video files.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,127
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+22.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 22, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** normanyung (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/normanyung/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zencoder-video/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [HTML5 video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5-video/) | #10 | 12 |
| [transcoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transcoder/) | #2 | 2 |
| [transcoding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transcoding/) | #1 | 1 |
| [videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/videos/) | #42 | 74 |
| [zencoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zencoder/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| HTML5 video | >100 | 476 |
| transcoder | #10 | 12 |
| transcoding | #27 | 28 |
| videos | >100 | 7,583 |
| zencoder | #1 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [All-in-One Video Gallery – Video Player & Galleries for YouTube, Vimeo & Self-Hosted Videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-video-gallery/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (136) | Sep 22, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [FV Flowplayer Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-wordpress-flowplayer/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (90) | Oct 6, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Video Player Block – play videos beautifully on any device](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-player-block/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 29, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [FV Player 8](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-player/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (2) | Oct 5, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Gabfire Media Module](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gabfire-media-module/) | 100+ | — | Oct 26, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Redirect when Video Ends](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-when-video-ends/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 19, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [SWFPut – SWFlash Put](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swfput/) | 20+ | — | Aug 12, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Player – YouTube, Vimeo & HTML5 Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-player/) | 20+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Botless Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/botless-core/) | 10+ | — | May 29, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Better Video & Playlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-video-playlist/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 26, 2024 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Zencoder Video safe to use in 2026?
Zencoder Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zencoder Video?
Zencoder Video is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,127 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zencoder Video work with WordPress 7.1?
Zencoder Video is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Zencoder Video last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.2, was released on February 22, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Zencoder Video?
Zencoder Video is developed and maintained by normanyung.

### What are the best alternatives to Zencoder Video?
The most popular alternatives to Zencoder Video are All-in-One Video Gallery (20K+ installs), FV Flowplayer Video Player (10K+ installs) and Video Player Block (2K+ installs).


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