HLS Player vs Simple Video Post (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 Simple Video Post has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HLS Player | Simple Video Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 6.3K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2021 | |
| Age | 2 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 4.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.1+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.11 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HLS Player
◄Simple Video PostN/A
Total Reviews
1HLS Player
◄Simple Video Post0
Active Installs
600HLS Player
◄Simple Video Post0
Total Downloads
6.3K+HLS Player
◄Simple Video Post1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AHLS Player
Simple Video PostN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoHLS Player
◄Simple Video Post4 years ago
First Released
2024HLS Player
Simple Video Post2021
Age
2 yearsHLS Player
Simple Video Post5 years
WP Requires
6.4+HLS Player
Simple Video Post4.7.0+
PHP Requires
8.1+HLS Player
Simple Video Post7.4+
Business Model
FreeHLS Player
Simple Video PostFree
Latest Version
1.0.11HLS Player
Simple Video Post1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HLS Player
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Video Post
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 Simple Video Post more popular?
HLS Player has 600 active installations while Simple Video Post has 0. HLS Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HLS Player or Simple Video Post?
HLS Player has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Simple Video Post has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HLS Player and Simple Video Post free?
HLS Player is free and Simple Video Post is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HLS Player or Simple Video Post?
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 Simple Video Post was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.