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FV Flowplayer Video Player vs Remote Media Libraries (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

FV Flowplayer Video Player

FV Flowplayer Video Player

4.4(90)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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VS
Remote Media Libraries

Remote Media Libraries

3.9(14)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Remote Media Libraries

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FV Flowplayer Video Player has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 90 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. FV Flowplayer Video Player has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Remote Media Libraries has 52K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5FV Flowplayer Video Player
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Remote Media Libraries3.9/5
Total Reviews
90FV Flowplayer Video Player
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Remote Media Libraries14
Active Installs
20K+FV Flowplayer Video Player
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Remote Media Libraries200
Total Downloads
2.4M+FV Flowplayer Video Player
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Remote Media Libraries52K+
Support Resolution
N/AFV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media LibrariesN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoFV Flowplayer Video Player
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Remote Media Libraries7 years ago
First Released
2009FV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media Libraries2014
Age
17 yearsFV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media Libraries12 years
WP Requires
3.5+FV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media Libraries3.5+
PHP Requires
false+FV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media Libraries5.4+
Business Model
FreeFV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media LibrariesFree
Latest Version
7.5.49.7212FV Flowplayer Video Player
Remote Media Libraries1.6.3

Rating Breakdown

FV Flowplayer Video Player

4.4/5(90 reviews)
5
79%
4
6%
3
1%
2
3%
1
11%

Remote Media Libraries

3.9/5(14 reviews)
5
57%
4
14%
3
7%
2
0%
1
21%

Recent Reviews

FV Flowplayer Video Player Reviews

by zuzanamolnarova

Highly Recommended!

FV Player Plugin has been an absolute game-changer for us! 🎉We finally have a clear and professional video library for our clients – completely ad-free and incredibly easy to use. It works flawlessly

by bernardberry646

Bought this and cant use it, unless I pay more

The front page description says, “unlike other players who nickel and dime you”.. but yet you want to charge $25 JUST to change my license from an REALLY old domain that I’ve never even used the playe

by christinahills

Best Video Plugin ever!

If you want a video plugin to add your own hosted videos, use FV Player it works great and the support is excellent! In fact, the plugin is so good, that I have only had to contact support once

Remote Media Libraries Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FV Flowplayer Video Player or Remote Media Libraries more popular?
FV Flowplayer Video Player has 20K+ active installations while Remote Media Libraries has 200. FV Flowplayer Video Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FV Flowplayer Video Player or Remote Media Libraries?
FV Flowplayer Video Player has a 4.4/5 rating from 90 reviews, while Remote Media Libraries has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are FV Flowplayer Video Player and Remote Media Libraries free?
FV Flowplayer Video Player is free and Remote Media Libraries is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FV Flowplayer Video Player or Remote Media Libraries?
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?
FV Flowplayer Video Player was last updated 3 weeks ago and Remote Media Libraries was last updated 7 years ago.

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