WP-SWFObject 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, WP-SWFObject has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-SWFObject has accumulated 148K+ total downloads while Flowplayer for WordPress has 43K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-SWFObject | Flowplayer for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 148K+ | ◄ | 43K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Age | 19 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 1.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4 | 2.0.9.92 |
Rating
5/5WP-SWFObject
◄Flowplayer for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
3WP-SWFObject
◄Flowplayer for WordPress0
Active Installs
1.0K+WP-SWFObject
◄Flowplayer for WordPress50
Total Downloads
148K+WP-SWFObject
◄Flowplayer for WordPress43K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-SWFObject
◄Flowplayer for WordPress15 years ago
First Released
2007WP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPress2008
Age
19 yearsWP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPress18 years
WP Requires
1.5+WP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPress2.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPressFree
Latest Version
2.4WP-SWFObject
Flowplayer for WordPress2.0.9.92
Rating Breakdown
WP-SWFObject
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Flowplayer for WordPress
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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!
Flowplayer for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-SWFObject or Flowplayer for WordPress more popular?
WP-SWFObject has 1.0K+ active installations while Flowplayer for WordPress has 50. WP-SWFObject is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-SWFObject or Flowplayer for WordPress?
WP-SWFObject has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Flowplayer for WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP-SWFObject and Flowplayer for WordPress free?
WP-SWFObject is free and Flowplayer for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-SWFObject 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?
WP-SWFObject was last updated 8 years ago and Flowplayer for WordPress was last updated 15 years ago.
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