WP-SWFObject vs Stream Video Player (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, WP-SWFObject has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-SWFObject has accumulated 148K+ total downloads while Stream Video Player has 355K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-SWFObject | Stream Video Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 20 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 148K+ | ► | 355K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Age | 19 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 1.5+ | 2.8.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4 | 1.4.1 |
Rating
5/5WP-SWFObject
◄Stream Video Player2.6/5
Total Reviews
3WP-SWFObject
►Stream Video Player20
Active Installs
1.0K+WP-SWFObject
◄Stream Video Player700
Total Downloads
148K+WP-SWFObject
►Stream Video Player355K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-SWFObject
Stream Video PlayerN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-SWFObject
►Stream Video Player8 years ago
First Released
2007WP-SWFObject
Stream Video Player2009
Age
19 yearsWP-SWFObject
Stream Video Player17 years
WP Requires
1.5+WP-SWFObject
Stream Video Player2.8.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP-SWFObject
Stream Video Playerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-SWFObject
Stream Video PlayerFree
Latest Version
2.4WP-SWFObject
Stream Video Player1.4.1
Rating Breakdown
WP-SWFObject
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Stream Video Player
2.6/5(20 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
55%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-SWFObject Reviews
by lotosot
Отличный плагин
Отлично работает и в новой 4.0 версии WP
by chrislachance
Best out there
I tried 2 others. One of them didn’t like multiple Flash movies running on the same page, the other was stopped by WordPress Firewall. This one worked quickly & simply, first shot. The only thing that
by meel1975
Works great from the template
Thanks!
Stream Video Player Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-SWFObject or Stream Video Player more popular?
WP-SWFObject has 1.0K+ active installations while Stream Video Player has 700. WP-SWFObject is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-SWFObject or Stream Video Player?
WP-SWFObject has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Stream Video Player has a 2.6/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are WP-SWFObject and Stream Video Player free?
WP-SWFObject is free and Stream Video Player is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-SWFObject or Stream Video Player?
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?
WP-SWFObject was last updated 8 years ago and Stream Video Player was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.