Stream Video Player 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, Floating Video has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) while Stream Video Player leads in active installations (700 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream Video Player has accumulated 355K+ total downloads while Floating Video has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stream Video Player | Floating Video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ► | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 355K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.3.1 |
Rating
2.6/5Stream Video Player
►Floating Video3/5
Total Reviews
20Stream Video Player
◄Floating Video2
Active Installs
700Stream Video Player
◄Floating Video10
Total Downloads
355K+Stream Video Player
◄Floating Video2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AStream Video Player
Floating VideoN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoStream Video Player
◄Floating Video8 years ago
First Released
2009Stream Video Player
Floating Video2017
Age
17 yearsStream Video Player
Floating Video9 years
WP Requires
2.8.0+Stream Video Player
Floating Video4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Stream Video Player
Floating Videofalse+
Business Model
FreeStream Video Player
Floating VideoFree
Latest Version
1.4.1Stream Video Player
Floating Video1.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Stream Video Player
2.6/5(20 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
55%
Floating Video
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stream Video Player or Floating Video more popular?
Stream Video Player has 700 active installations while Floating Video has 10. Stream Video Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream Video Player or Floating Video?
Stream Video Player has a 2.6/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Floating Video has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Stream Video Player and Floating Video free?
Stream Video Player is free and Floating Video is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream Video Player 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?
Stream Video Player was last updated 8 years ago and Floating Video was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.