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HTML5 Video Player for WordPress

by onigetoc · WordPress.org page · Website

v4.5.5 Tested up to WP 3.9.40

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 16,951 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 11, 2017, tested up to WordPress 3.9.40.

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
16,951
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is HTML5 Video Player for WordPress well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Use the [videojs] shortcode in your post or page using the following options
  • Can use the WordPress default [video] shortcode
  • Compatible with the old Videojs version
  • NEW HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) Live Streaming Video m3u8 (Pro Version)
  • Skin Builder – Generate your own skin or choose bettween prebuild skins (Pro Version)

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.3 out of 5

3 reviews

5★
2
4★
0
3★
1
2★
0
1★
0

  • Perfect

    Perfect for autoplay video

    zatanx

  • easy to custom,Perfect for my need.

    Perfect for my need, Youtube video with my own skin

    boule

  • Does not work on Google Chrome

    Works perfect on Firefox but not on Google Chrome.

    mrmeeeseeks

Details

Embed MP4, M4V, OGG, Youtube, WebM, FLV, HLS, M3u8 videos in your post or page using HTML5. Self-hosted or CDN hosted responsive HTML5 Video player.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • HTML5
  • javascript
  • player
  • video
  • videojs

More from onigetoc

Version
4.5.5
Last updated
Feb 11, 2017
First published
Aug 22, 2016
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
3.9.40
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress FAQ

What does HTML5 Video Player for WordPress do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, HTML5 Video Player for WordPress offers Use the [videojs] shortcode in your post or page using the following options, Can use the WordPress default [video] shortcode, Compatible with the old Videojs version, NEW HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) Live Streaming Video m3u8 (Pro Version) and Skin Builder – Generate your own skin or choose bettween prebuild skins (Pro Version).

How many active installs does HTML5 Video Player for WordPress have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for HTML5 Video Player for WordPress as of September 7, 2026.

Is HTML5 Video Player for WordPress still maintained?

The last release was on February 11, 2017, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is HTML5 Video Player for WordPress free?

HTML5 Video Player for WordPress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.