Flowplayer Video vs Simple YouTube — WordPress

Flowplayer Video Player vs Simple YouTube Responsive

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Flowplayer Video Player

4.0·6reviews·900+installs

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	Flowplayer Video Player	Simple YouTube Responsive
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Description	2705 / 5000 chars54% used	720 / 5000 chars14% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Noor Alam	Eirudo
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Feature comparison between Flowplayer Video Player and Simple YouTube Responsive
Metric	Flowplayer Video Player	Simple YouTube Responsive
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	6	★ 12
Active installs	900+	3,000+
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3. App details

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Flowplayer Video Player

Flowplayer Video Player adds a video shortcode to your WordPress site. This shortcode allows you to embed a video file and play it back using the Flowplayer HTML5 player. Features Embed MP4 videos Embed webm videos Embed videos which can be viewed from a mobile or tablet device Video playback support for iOS (ipad, iphone) and android devices Embed HTML5 videos which are playable across all major browsers Embed videos with poster images Embed videos and allow it to loop to the beginning when finished Customize the video player using modifier classes Automatically play a video when the page is rendered Embed videos using three different skins Automatically calculate the height of a video based on its width Flexible resizing of a video (true responsiveness) Embed a video with various aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3) Usage In order to embed a video, create a new post/page and use the following shortcode: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4"] here, src is the actual source of your mp4 video file. In addition to the source mp4 video file, you can also specify a webm video file. This step is optional since mp4 video format is supported by almost all major browsers. [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" webm="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.webm"] Poster Image If you want to show an image as placeholder before the video plays, you can specify it in the “poster” parameter: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" poster="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/images/poster.jpg"] Autoplay Video If you want a particular video to start playing when the page loads you can set the “autoplay” option to “true”: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" autoplay="true"] Player Size By default, the player takes up the full width of the content area. You can easily control the size by specifying a width for it: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" width="500"] The height will be automatically determined based on the ratio (please see the “Control Player Ratio section” for details). Player Ratio The player ratio is set to “0.417” by default. But you can override it by specifying a different ratio in the shortcode: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" ratio="0.345"] Loop Video If you want a particular video to start playing again when it ends you can set the “loop” option to “true”: [flowplayer src="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/videos/test.mp4" loop="true"] For documentation please visit the Flowplayer Video Player plugin page

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embed10×2.26%
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Simple YouTube Responsive

A lightweight plugin to embed YouTube videos while keeping the correct aspect ratio — all with a simple shortcode. Very simple shortcode. Use it in posts or widgets. Uses the default YouTube iframe embed, but fully responsive. Custom aspect ratio if you want a different video size. Automatically centered, so your video always looks neat in your content. Lazy load support to improve performance. 100% free — no ads, no trackers, no funny business. Arbitrary section A brief Markdown Example Pros: 1. Simple and lightweight — one shortcode per video 2. Lazy load support 3. Extra parameters available for advanced users Cons: 1. Designed for simple embeds only (no playlist support, one video per shortcode)

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simple4×3.57%
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aspect ratio2×1.79%
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lazy2×1.79%
lazy load2×1.79%
lazy load support2×1.79%
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Frequently asked

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Which has better reviews, Flowplayer Video Player or Simple YouTube Responsive?

Simple YouTube Responsive has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 12 reviews) compared to Flowplayer Video Player (4.0★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Flowplayer Video Player or Simple YouTube Responsive?

Simple YouTube Responsive holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Flowplayer Video Player or Simple YouTube Responsive?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Simple YouTube Responsive has the deeper published review base (12 vs 6), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Flowplayer Video Player typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). Simple YouTube Responsive typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Flowplayer Video Player and Simple YouTube Responsive?

Migration support varies by app and category. Flowplayer Video Player and Simple YouTube Responsive both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Flowplayer Video Player" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Flowplayer Video Player vs Simple YouTube Responsive

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Should I choose Flowplayer Video Player or Simple YouTube Responsive?

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Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Flowplayer Video Player and Simple YouTube Responsive?

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