Jetpack VideoPress is the #18 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 4.0 average rating from 16 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Jetpack VideoPress is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic. With a rating of 4.0★ from 16 reviews, it currently ranks #18 in the Video category.
AppRanks data: Jetpack VideoPress ranks #18 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 4% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Jetpack VideoPress is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Video category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 16 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (16) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Jetpack VideoPress works
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AD-FREE, CUSTOMIZABLE VIDEO PLAYER FOR WORDPRESS With an immersive design, VideoPress is ideal for videographers, creators, filmmakers, educators, and bloggers seeking to upload high-quality videos with ease.
Built for WordPress Take advantage of full integration with the best video hosting plugin created specifically for WordPress. Bring your ideas to the screen and save time by managing your videos in the same interface as your website. You can drag and drop videos directly into WordPress, and manage them in the media library.
Ad-free videos offer a better experience Tired of video companies sending your customers to their app to view videos? Or worse, showing inappropriate ads to your site visitors? Our customizable video player for WordPress keeps people on your site so the spotlight is all yours. With VideoPress, you can avoid intrusive ads or imposing player branding.
High-quality, lightning-fast video hosting Take the complexity out of self-hosting videos. VideoPress offers fully-hosted videos and a CDN to ensure instant video speed for your audience around the globe. With our powerful and reliable hosting infrastructure, you can provide your audience with fast-motion videos with 60 FPS and full 4K resolution.
A complete video experience from the WordPress Editor With the Jetpack VideoPress Block, adding videos to your content has never been easier. This powerful tool lets you effortlessly insert videos straight from the WordPress Editor and comes packed with advanced features like subtitles, captions, chapters, private videos, and poster images.
Adaptive Streaming – Videos play back faster by automatically adjusting video quality based on bandwidth and display size. The viewer can still choose the quality they’d like in the menu.
Reliable Global Hosting and Video CDN – Built on WordPress.com’s world-class cloud infrastructure, your videos are stored in multiple servers across the globe to ensure quick delivery no matter where your audience is.
Subtitles, Captions, and Chapters – Simply upload your text tracks via the VideoPress block and they will be available on the video as soon as you publish.
Progress Bar Color Match – The VideoPress seekbar now adapts its color to match the scenes in your videos. This makes your content really pop.
Optimized for mobile – Switch between mobile and desktop without missing a beat.
Picture-in-picture – Pop out the video from the web browser for easier viewing.
Unlimited Logins – Work with a team? We don’t charge per seat, so everyone that works on your site can have their own login.
High-Resolution Videos Up to 4K – Watch crisp images on any display and screen size. We’ve added video display for 1440p, 60 FPS, and full 4K resolution.
Ad-free video – Keep the spotlight on your content, not on ads you can’t control.
Your one-stop solution for video management The VideoPress Dashboard is a centralized space to upload and manage your video library. Filter your library by rating or privacy setting, view your library in multiple ways, and upload local videos to your Jetpack cloud library.
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Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Video#18of 539Top 4%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Jetpack VideoPress stands in the Video category
Jetpack VideoPress ranks #18 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 4% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jetpack VideoPress?
Jetpack VideoPress is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.0-star rating from 16 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Video category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Automattic.
Who uses Jetpack VideoPress?
Currently around 7,000 active stores have installed Jetpack VideoPress. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Video category on WordPress.
Where does Jetpack VideoPress rank on WordPress?
Jetpack VideoPress currently sits at position #18 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 3% of 539 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.