About Plyr
Plyr is a simple, lightweight, accessible and customizable HTML5, YouTube and Vimeo media player that supports modern browsers.
How many people use Plyr
GitHub · npm- #1
Remotion58k - #2
VideoJS40k - #3Plyr30k
- #4Ruffle18k
- #5
DPlayer16k - #6
MediaElement.js8.3k - #7
Shaka Player8.2k
#3 of 14 Video players we have counts for (of 39) · bars are GitHub stars across these neighbours; the category leader is Remotion at 58k · as of August 30, 2026
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