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Plyr

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 5 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 4 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Plyr is an open-source JavaScript media player for embedding accessible, customizable HTML5 video and audio in websites. The project is deprecated and receives security updates only; new projects are directed to Video.js.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeMITWeb
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30.0kstars
3.1kforks
8features
2015since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Building an accessible, customizable media player for websites.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: MIT · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Frameworks & SDKs space, Plyr takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on building an accessible, customizable media player for websites. Inferred · not functionally tested: Plyr is an open-source project aimed at web developers. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

It is developed by Plyr contributors, and it first shipped in 2015. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 30k stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are HTML5 Video, HTML5 Audio, and Custom Controls. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • HTML5 Video
  • HTML5 Audio
  • Custom Controls
  • Captions
  • Quality Selection
  • Playback Speed

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
html5-video-playeraccessible-mediajavascript-libraryvideo-controls

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
Browser
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 10a4c3d306db · since Sep 2026

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyGitHub · ★ 30.0k
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

2

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:37 UTC
    Plyr seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open
  2. Indexed4 Sep · 08:41 UTC
    Media Fields for Contact Form 7 – Video, Audio, 3D, Gallery and PDF Fields seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Plyr

What is Plyr?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Plyr focuses on building an accessible, customizable media player for websites. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is Plyr for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Plyr is an open-source project built for web developers.
Does Plyr have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Plyr is free to use.
What platforms does Plyr run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Plyr runs on the web.
Is Plyr still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to Plyr?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Contact Form 7 – Post Fields, Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7, and Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7.Contact Form 7 – Post FieldsAdvanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7
Who develops Plyr?
Plyr is developed by Plyr contributors.
How long has Plyr been around?
Plyr first shipped in 2015.

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