Stream Video Player vs Flowplayer for WordPress (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, Stream Video Player has a higher user rating (2.6/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream Video Player has accumulated 355K+ total downloads while Flowplayer for WordPress has 43K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stream Video Player | Flowplayer for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 355K+ | ◄ | 43K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Age | 17 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.0+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 2.0.9.92 |
Rating
2.6/5Stream Video Player
◄Flowplayer for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
20Stream Video Player
◄Flowplayer for WordPress0
Active Installs
700Stream Video Player
◄Flowplayer for WordPress50
Total Downloads
355K+Stream Video Player
◄Flowplayer for WordPress43K+
Support Resolution
N/AStream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoStream Video Player
◄Flowplayer for WordPress15 years ago
First Released
2009Stream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPress2008
Age
17 yearsStream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPress18 years
WP Requires
2.8.0+Stream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPress2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Stream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeStream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.4.1Stream Video Player
Flowplayer for WordPress2.0.9.92
Rating Breakdown
Stream Video Player
2.6/5(20 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
55%
Flowplayer for WordPress
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stream Video Player or Flowplayer for WordPress more popular?
Stream Video Player has 700 active installations while Flowplayer for WordPress has 50. Stream Video Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream Video Player or Flowplayer for WordPress?
Stream Video Player has a 2.6/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Flowplayer for WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Stream Video Player and Flowplayer for WordPress free?
Stream Video Player is free and Flowplayer for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream Video Player or Flowplayer for WordPress?
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 Flowplayer for WordPress was last updated 15 years ago.
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