JW Player for WordPress vs WP-Parsi JW Player (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
JW Player for WordPress
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-Parsi JW Player has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while JW Player for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. JW Player for WordPress has accumulated 183K+ total downloads while WP-Parsi JW Player has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JW Player for WordPress | WP-Parsi JW Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 29 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 183K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.6 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
JW Player for WordPress
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
JW Player for WordPress Reviews
It’s a scam plugin
I buy the premium version for VAST support and dosent work. Lost money
It’s a player!
Not only does it require external account and 3rd party downloads in order to function, they also want you to register information like job title, company, country etc. It’s a player plugin! Not a
Free = Frustrating
Lack of info for actually getting my JW video to work with the free plugin. JW Player was simple to use and understand. I’ve done nothing but waste time with this plugin. It’s all about the paid-for p
WP-Parsi JW Player Reviews
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