Stream Video Player vs oEmbed External 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) while Stream Video Player leads in active installations (700 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream Video Player has accumulated 355K+ total downloads while oEmbed External Video has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stream Video Player | oEmbed External Video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 355K+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Age | 17 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 2.3.0 |
Rating
2.6/5Stream Video Player
►oEmbed External Video5/5
Total Reviews
20Stream Video Player
◄oEmbed External Video2
Active Installs
700Stream Video Player
◄oEmbed External Video300
Total Downloads
355K+Stream Video Player
◄oEmbed External Video16K+
Support Resolution
N/AStream Video Player
oEmbed External VideoN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoStream Video Player
►oEmbed External Video3 years ago
First Released
2009Stream Video Player
oEmbed External Video2014
Age
17 yearsStream Video Player
oEmbed External Video12 years
WP Requires
2.8.0+Stream Video Player
oEmbed External Video4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Stream Video Player
oEmbed External Video5.3+
Business Model
FreeStream Video Player
oEmbed External VideoFree
Latest Version
1.4.1Stream Video Player
oEmbed External Video2.3.0
Rating Breakdown
Stream Video Player
2.6/5(20 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
55%
oEmbed External Video
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stream Video Player or oEmbed External Video more popular?
Stream Video Player has 700 active installations while oEmbed External Video has 300. Stream Video Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream Video Player or oEmbed External Video?
Stream Video Player has a 2.6/5 rating from 20 reviews, while oEmbed External Video has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Stream Video Player and oEmbed External Video free?
Stream Video Player is free and oEmbed External Video is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream Video Player or oEmbed External 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 oEmbed External Video was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.