- Category rank
- #45 in Video
- Listing audit
- 45/100
Protected Video is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Alec Rust. With a rating of 4.7★ from 15 reviews, it currently ranks #45 in the Video category.
Protected Video is the #45 ranked Video app on WordPress, with a 4.7 average rating from 15 reviews, as of Sep 11, 2026.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from marketplace data as of Sep 11, 2026
Protected Video ranks #45 of 539 in Video on WordPress. It holds a 4.7★ average from 15 reviews on WordPress.
Pros
- No standout positives in the measured data.
Cons
- −Only 15 reviews — the average can still move with a few new ratings
How Protected Video works
Gutenberg block and Shortcode for embedding YouTube/Vimeo videos, in a way that prevents users easily accessing the underlying video.
This is useful for example when embedding an “unlisted” video as premium course content behind a paywall on your site.
Features include:
Plyr player used to overlay default player with custom controls
Player modifications to always prevent clicking the default player
Encodes video ID in HTML to prevent finding it via “View Source”
Settings page to e.g. configure the player theme to match your site
View Player Demo
Note: This only provides a basic level of protection. Technical users may still be able to access the underlying video.
This plugin is open source and contributions are welcome on GitHub.
Standardized capabilities
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