WP-SWFObject vs swfObject Reloaded (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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-SWFObject has accumulated 148K+ total downloads while swfObject Reloaded has 33K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-SWFObject | swfObject Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 148K+ | ◄ | 33K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Age | 19 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 1.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Rating
5/5WP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloaded5/5
Total Reviews
3WP-SWFObject
◄swfObject Reloaded1
Active Installs
1.0K+WP-SWFObject
◄swfObject Reloaded200
Total Downloads
148K+WP-SWFObject
◄swfObject Reloaded33K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-SWFObject
swfObject ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-SWFObject
◄swfObject Reloaded13 years ago
First Released
2007WP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloaded2010
Age
19 yearsWP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloaded16 years
WP Requires
1.5+WP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloaded2.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloadedfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-SWFObject
swfObject ReloadedFree
Latest Version
2.4WP-SWFObject
swfObject Reloaded1.6
Rating Breakdown
WP-SWFObject
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
swfObject Reloaded
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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!
swfObject Reloaded Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-SWFObject or swfObject Reloaded more popular?
WP-SWFObject has 1.0K+ active installations while swfObject Reloaded has 200. WP-SWFObject is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-SWFObject or swfObject Reloaded?
WP-SWFObject has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while swfObject Reloaded has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP-SWFObject and swfObject Reloaded free?
WP-SWFObject is free and swfObject Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-SWFObject or swfObject Reloaded?
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 swfObject Reloaded was last updated 13 years ago.
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