oEmbed External Video vs Floating 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, oEmbed External Video has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. oEmbed External Video has accumulated 16K+ total downloads while Floating Video has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | oEmbed External Video | Floating Video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 16K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.0 | 1.3.1 |
Rating
5/5oEmbed External Video
◄Floating Video3/5
Total Reviews
2oEmbed External Video
Floating Video2
Active Installs
300oEmbed External Video
◄Floating Video10
Total Downloads
16K+oEmbed External Video
◄Floating Video2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AoEmbed External Video
Floating VideoN/A
Last Updated
3 years agooEmbed External Video
◄Floating Video8 years ago
First Released
2014oEmbed External Video
Floating Video2017
Age
12 yearsoEmbed External Video
Floating Video9 years
WP Requires
4.6+oEmbed External Video
Floating Video4.7+
PHP Requires
5.3+oEmbed External Video
Floating Videofalse+
Business Model
FreeoEmbed External Video
Floating VideoFree
Latest Version
2.3.0oEmbed External Video
Floating Video1.3.1
Rating Breakdown
oEmbed External Video
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Floating Video
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is oEmbed External Video or Floating Video more popular?
oEmbed External Video has 300 active installations while Floating Video has 10. oEmbed External Video is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — oEmbed External Video or Floating Video?
oEmbed External Video has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Floating Video has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are oEmbed External Video and Floating Video free?
oEmbed External Video is free and Floating Video is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — oEmbed External Video or Floating 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?
oEmbed External Video was last updated 3 years ago and Floating Video was last updated 8 years ago.
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