Protected Video
by Alec Rust · WordPress.org page · Website
Protected Video has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 32,407 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 18, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Protected Video at a glance
Is Protected Video well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Plyr player used to overlay default player with custom controls
- Player modifications to always prevent clicking the default player
- Encodes video ID in HTML to prevent finding it via “View Source”
- Settings page to e.g. configure the player theme to match your site
Protected Video reviews and ratings
15 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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works
15 july 24, Simple and is working correctly. Thanks
davidrepairqik -
It does what it's supposed to do
Many, many, many..... thanks.....!!!!!!!
maryak2512 -
How to Force Subtitles
Is it possible to force subtitles to be turned on?
John Moen -
Great plugin
Thank you!
honlapdavid -
Very nice plugin! A big YES!
Hi Alec! Thank you so much for generously bringing such an incredibly wonderful Video player plugin to the thriving and vibrant WordPress community! This astounding plugin, with its impeccable functionality and seamless performance, truly never fails to impress. Not only is it remarkably efficient, but it also boasts a remarkable simplicity that allows even the most novice users to effortlessly navigate its numerous features. And what's even more remarkable is the fact that it achieves such impressive results without even relying on the use of jQuery! As if that weren't enough, I must also commend your impeccable taste in recognizing the brilliance of Plyr js, a truly outstanding player that perfectly complements your exceptional plugin. Keep up the phenomenal work!
David Ha -
El mejor plugin para video
Este plugin sencillo pero con mucha inteligencia me ha resuelto mil situaciones, sin duda lo recomiendo, por ejemplo para páginas de aterrizaje donde se incruste un video protegido e incluso para lecciones online. Excelente trabajo!
nayamoshi83
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Details
YouTube/Vimeo player that prevents easy sharing of the video.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- player
- plyr
- video
- vimeo
- youtube
More from Alec Rust
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BrevWoo 10+ installs
- Version
- 2.0.4
- Last updated
- Apr 18, 2026
- First published
- Jun 9, 2021
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free, community plugin
Protected Video FAQ
What does Protected Video do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Protected Video offers Plyr player used to overlay default player with custom controls, Player modifications to always prevent clicking the default player, Encodes video ID in HTML to prevent finding it via “View Source” and Settings page to e.g. configure the player theme to match your site.
How many active installs does Protected Video have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Protected Video as of September 7, 2026.
Is Protected Video still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 18, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Protected Video free?
Protected Video is free and listed as a community plugin on WordPress.org, with no commercial upgrade.