HLS Player vs WP Video Enhanced (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, HLS Player has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. HLS Player has accumulated 6.3K+ total downloads while WP Video Enhanced has 5.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HLS Player | WP Video Enhanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 6.3K+ | ◄ | 5.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2018 | |
| Age | 2 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 4.9.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.1+ | 5.3.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.11 | 1.3.0 |
Rating
5/5HLS Player
◄WP Video Enhanced4.2/5
Total Reviews
1HLS Player
►WP Video Enhanced5
Active Installs
600HLS Player
◄WP Video Enhanced40
Total Downloads
6.3K+HLS Player
◄WP Video Enhanced5.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AHLS Player
WP Video EnhancedN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoHLS Player
◄WP Video Enhanced7 years ago
First Released
2024HLS Player
WP Video Enhanced2018
Age
2 yearsHLS Player
WP Video Enhanced8 years
WP Requires
6.4+HLS Player
WP Video Enhanced4.9.6+
PHP Requires
8.1+HLS Player
WP Video Enhanced5.3.0+
Business Model
FreeHLS Player
WP Video EnhancedFree
Latest Version
1.0.11HLS Player
WP Video Enhanced1.3.0
Rating Breakdown
HLS Player
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Video Enhanced
4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLS Player or WP Video Enhanced more popular?
HLS Player has 600 active installations while WP Video Enhanced has 40. HLS Player is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HLS Player or WP Video Enhanced?
HLS Player has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WP Video Enhanced has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are HLS Player and WP Video Enhanced free?
HLS Player is free and WP Video Enhanced is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HLS Player or WP Video Enhanced?
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?
HLS Player was last updated 1 year ago and WP Video Enhanced was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.