# ZW Player Video Embed

> ZW Player Video Embed has 10+ active installs and 261 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 54/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ZW Player Video Embed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

**ZW Player Video Embed is a professional-grade HTML5 video player WordPress plugin supporting all major video formats and streaming protocols. It provides a complete video publishing workflow with companion online…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,277
- **Downloads (30 days):** 261 (+174.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 54/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.3.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zwplayer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zwplayer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dash/) | #4 | 6 |
| [hls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hls/) | #5 | 16 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #49 | 85 |
| [live streaming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-streaming/) | #7 | 12 |
| [video player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-player/) | #50 | 79 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dash | #47 | 417 |
| hls | #40 | 144 |
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,154 |
| live streaming | #86 | 352 |
| video player | >100 | 1,044 |

## Version adoption

- 3.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Dash Message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dash-message/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 22, 2011 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Dash Effortless Digital Asset Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dash-effortless-digital-asset-management/) | 30+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Undo WordPress Default Formatting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/undo-wordpress-default-formatting/) | 10+ | — | Jan 21, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Stats Dashboard for Coinpayments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stats-dashboard-for-coinpayments/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Hairspaces Around Dashes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hairspaces-around-dashes/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2022 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ZW Player Video Embed safe to use in 2026?
ZW Player Video Embed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ZW Player Video Embed?
ZW Player Video Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,277 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 261 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ZW Player Video Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
ZW Player Video Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was ZW Player Video Embed last updated?
The latest version, 3.3.5, was released on September 11, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes ZW Player Video Embed?
ZW Player Video Embed is developed and maintained by zwplayer.

### What are the best alternatives to ZW Player Video Embed?
The most popular alternatives to ZW Player Video Embed are WP Dash Message (200+ installs), Dash Effortless Digital Ass… (30+ installs) and Undo WordPress Default Form… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/ · Generated 2026-10-08 07:28 UTC by PageForge