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Videopack vs Jetpack VideoPress (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Videopack

Videopack

4.8(63)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Jetpack VideoPress

Jetpack VideoPress

4(13)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Jetpack VideoPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Videopack has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 63 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Videopack has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Jetpack VideoPress has 139K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Videopack
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Jetpack VideoPress4/5
Total Reviews
63Videopack
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Jetpack VideoPress13
Active Installs
10K+Videopack
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Jetpack VideoPress7.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Videopack
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Jetpack VideoPress139K+
Support Resolution
N/AVideopack
Jetpack VideoPress33%
Last Updated
2 months agoVideopack
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Jetpack VideoPress1 month ago
First Released
2011Videopack
Jetpack VideoPress2022
Age
15 yearsVideopack
Jetpack VideoPress4 years
WP Requires
5.0+Videopack
Jetpack VideoPress6.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Videopack
Jetpack VideoPress7.2+
Business Model
FreeVideopack
Jetpack VideoPressFree
Latest Version
4.10.5Videopack
Jetpack VideoPress2.8

Rating Breakdown

Videopack

4.8/5(63 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Jetpack VideoPress

4/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
23%

Recent Reviews

Videopack Reviews

by qhrlysterss

this plugin destroyed

I’ve been using Videopack for a while and it was working perfectly before. However, after the recent update/activation, it no longer shows up when I try to add or link a video in posts or pages. The p

by oshurkov

Отличный плагин!

Сжимает видео, что экономит место Сам создает и добавляет миниатюры к видео Исправляет размерность вертикальным видео. теперь с загрузками видео в блог – полный порядок 👍🏼 спасибо за

by digihulpdienst

Very happy

I am very happy with this plugin to display videos on my site for mobile and desktop.

Jetpack VideoPress Reviews

by qhrlysterss

ADD MONITISATIONS

DEVELOPERS KINDLY MAKE IT IN MONITISATIONS TO ALLOWED USERS ON ADMINISTRATION TO SELL OR RENT THEIR CONTENTS. EXAMPLES LIKE WP STREAM

by amfahadsafi

Bad Experience with VideoPress jetpack

Customer support is zero they are replying very late.i am facing issue with video upload, the video processing stuck at 0%multiple time i tried to upload the video but each time it stuck during proces

by stoian02

Nice plugin and excellent support

Nice plugin and excellent support 😄

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Videopack or Jetpack VideoPress more popular?
Videopack has 10K+ active installations while Jetpack VideoPress has 7.0K+. Videopack is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Videopack or Jetpack VideoPress?
Videopack has a 4.8/5 rating from 63 reviews, while Jetpack VideoPress has a 4/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Videopack and Jetpack VideoPress free?
Videopack is free and Jetpack VideoPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Videopack or Jetpack VideoPress?
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?
Videopack was last updated 2 months ago and Jetpack VideoPress was last updated 1 month ago.

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