HLS Player vs Ant Media Secure Video (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. HLS Player has accumulated 6.3K+ total downloads while Ant Media Secure Video has 156.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HLS Player | Ant Media Secure Video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 6.3K+ | ◄ | 156 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Age | 2 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.1+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.11 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HLS Player
◄Ant Media Secure VideoN/A
Total Reviews
1HLS Player
◄Ant Media Secure Video0
Active Installs
600HLS Player
◄Ant Media Secure Video0
Total Downloads
6.3K+HLS Player
◄Ant Media Secure Video156
Support Resolution
N/AHLS Player
Ant Media Secure VideoN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoHLS Player
►Ant Media Secure Video3 months ago
First Released
2024HLS Player
Ant Media Secure Video2025
Age
2 yearsHLS Player
Ant Media Secure Video1 year
WP Requires
6.4+HLS Player
Ant Media Secure Video5.6+
PHP Requires
8.1+HLS Player
Ant Media Secure Video7.0+
Business Model
FreeHLS Player
Ant Media Secure VideoFree
Latest Version
1.0.11HLS Player
Ant Media Secure Video1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HLS Player
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ant Media Secure Video
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLS Player or Ant Media Secure Video more popular?
HLS Player has 600 active installations while Ant Media Secure Video has 0. HLS Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HLS Player or Ant Media Secure Video?
HLS Player has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Ant Media Secure Video has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HLS Player and Ant Media Secure Video free?
HLS Player is free and Ant Media Secure Video is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HLS Player or Ant Media Secure Video?
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 Ant Media Secure Video was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.