Protected Video is the #45 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 4.7 average rating from 15 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
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.
AppRanks data: Protected Video ranks #45 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 9% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Protected Video is a highly 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. 15 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
- +High average rating (4.7★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Alec Rust — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (15) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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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.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Video#45of 539Top 9%
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Competitors & alternatives
Protected Video doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked video apps on WordPress:
Where Protected Video stands in the Video category
Protected Video ranks #45 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 9% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Protected Video?
Protected Video is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.7-star rating from 15 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 Alec Rust.
Who uses Protected Video?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Protected Video. 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 Protected Video rank on WordPress?
Protected Video currently sits at position #45 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 8% 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.