HLS Player vs Flickzee Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, HLS Player has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. HLS Player has accumulated 6.3K+ total downloads while Flickzee Widget has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HLS Player | Flickzee Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.3K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2020 | |
| Age | 2 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 4.9.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.1+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.11 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5HLS Player
◄Flickzee WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
1HLS Player
◄Flickzee Widget0
Active Installs
600HLS Player
◄Flickzee Widget10
Total Downloads
6.3K+HLS Player
◄Flickzee Widget1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AHLS Player
Flickzee WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoHLS Player
◄Flickzee Widget5 years ago
First Released
2024HLS Player
Flickzee Widget2020
Age
2 yearsHLS Player
Flickzee Widget6 years
WP Requires
6.4+HLS Player
Flickzee Widget4.9.1+
PHP Requires
8.1+HLS Player
Flickzee Widget7.2+
Business Model
FreeHLS Player
Flickzee WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.11HLS Player
Flickzee Widget1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
HLS Player
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Flickzee Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLS Player or Flickzee Widget more popular?
HLS Player has 600 active installations while Flickzee Widget has 10. HLS Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HLS Player or Flickzee Widget?
HLS Player has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Flickzee Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HLS Player and Flickzee Widget free?
HLS Player is free and Flickzee Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HLS Player or Flickzee Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
HLS Player was last updated 1 year ago and Flickzee Widget was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.