Plyr for WordPress Plugin Directory
Plyr is the #105 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 3.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Plyr is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Brandon Lavigne. With a rating of 3.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #105 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: Plyr ranks #105 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 24% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Plyr is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Embed category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 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 Brandon Lavigne — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Plyr works
Easily replace Vimeo and Youtube player with Plyr.io video player. A simple, accessible HTML5 media player by @sam_potts from @selz. Plyr.io allows you to interact with YouTube and Vimeo videos easily and consistently.
Category rankings
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Plyr stands in the Embed category
Plyr ranks #105 of 453 apps in the Embed category, placing it in the top 24% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plyr?
Plyr is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Embed 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 Brandon Lavigne.
Who uses Plyr?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Plyr. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Embed category on WordPress.
Where does Plyr rank on WordPress?
Plyr currently sits at position #105 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 23% of 453 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.