Global Video Players Usage Statistics and Market Share

We are tracking usage statistics and market share of 18 web technologies in Video Players. In June 2025 the most popular web technology in Video Players is YouTube with 48% market share. In second place there is MediaElement.js with 30% market share. After that there are Vimeo with 11%, VideoJS with 2% and Plyr with 2% market share. Top 5 web technologies together have 91% market share. The remaining 13 web technologies in Video Players have a combined market share of 9%.

Video Players Market Share in June 2025
About Video Players

Video players are software products that allow you to play videos directly on a website without any additional plugin.

We are tracking 18 different technologies in Video Players.

There are 8,136,888 websites using Video Players in out database.

Video Players Usage Statistics and Market Share in June 2025
Technologies in Video Players
  • YouTube YouTube

    YouTube is a free video sharing website that allows users to watch, share, like, comment, and upload videos. It was founded in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees, Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. YouTube has become a platform for users to watch and share videos, as well as a platform for users to create and upload their own original content. It provides a wide range of categories, from entertainment and music to news, tutorials, and more. YouTube also has a large community of viewers, with more than 2 billion users logging in every month. YouTube is also available in more than 80 languages and is now available in more than 100 countries.

  • MediaElement.js MediaElement.js

    MediaElement.js is a HTML5 video and audio player with support for YouTube, SoundCloud, Facebook, Vimeo, HLS, Dash, and others.

  • Vimeo Vimeo

    Vimeo is an online platform that hosts and shares videos, offering a sleek and user-friendly video player for embedding and playing back videos on websites and applications. It provides a community of creators and a robust set of tools for video management, editing, and analytics. Vimeo is known for its high-quality video hosting and playback, as well as its commitment to supporting independent filmmakers and artists.

  • VideoJS VideoJS

    VideoJS is an open-source HTML5 video player that supports multiple video formats and has a customizable, responsive interface for web videos. It enables developers to easily embed and play video content on their websites while offering flexibility in terms of styling and functionality. VideoJS is designed to be lightweight and compatible with a wide range of browsers and devices.

  • Plyr Plyr

    Plyr is a lightweight, customizable HTML5 video player that works across all modern browsers and devices. It's designed to be simple, yet powerful, with a range of features to enhance user experience. Plyr supports multiple video formats and can be easily integrated into any website or application. Its clean, intuitive interface and extensive customization options make it a popular choice for developers and designers.

  • Twitch Player Twitch Player

    Twitch Player is a web-based tool that allows developers to embed Twitch videos and clips into their websites or applications. It offers customizable playback controls and seamless integration with the Twitch platform. Users can easily share and embed content directly from Twitch channels.

  • JW Player JW Player

    JW Player is a powerful, customizable video player that can be integrated into websites and web applications to display videos in a variety of formats and resolutions, with support for multiple video sources and advanced playback features such as video thumbnails, captions, and social sharing. JW Player also offers extensive analytics and monetization options for video content creators.

  • Wistia Wistia

    Wistia is a video hosting and analytics platform that provides customizable video players and tools for tracking viewer engagement and performance. It specializes in helping businesses embed and showcase their videos on websites and other online platforms. The platform offers a range of features, such as video optimization, heatmaps, and A/B testing, to help users improve the effectiveness of their video content.

  • Flowplayer Flowplayer

    Flowplayer is a lightweight, flexible video player for web sites and web apps, offering a variety of customization options and support for multiple video formats. It is easy to integrate and can be used for both embedded and progressive web app video playback.

  • DPlayer DPlayer

    DPlayer is an open-source, customizable video player built in JavaScript that supports various video formats and platforms, providing a versatile solution for web video playback. It offers a wide range of features including adaptive bitrate streaming, subtitle support, and compatibility with different video sources. Designed to be highly flexible and easy to integrate, DPlayer enhances user experience by delivering smooth and high-quality video playback.

  • Magisto Magisto

    Magisto is an online video editor that automatically turns your photos and videos into professional-looking clips with added music and effects. It's user-friendly and suitable for beginners. It also offers advanced features for more experienced users.

  • Shaka Player Shaka Player

    Shaka Player is an open-source JavaScript library that enables the playback of adaptive bitrate streaming videos, offering a seamless viewing experience across various devices and network conditions. It is designed for flexibility and reliability, supporting a wide range of video formats and protocols.

  • Uscreen Uscreen

    Uscreen is a cloud-based video platform that enables content creators to easily upload, manage, and monetize their video content across various online channels. The platform offers advanced video players with customizable features, allowing users to enhance viewer engagement and control their video playback experience.

  • Vimeo OTT Vimeo OTT

    Vimeo OTT is a video player service that enables users to easily embed and distribute video content across multiple devices. It offers a customizable player interface, advanced analytics, and the ability to protect video content with DRM. The platform supports a wide range of file formats and integrates with various video encoding and management tools.

  • Kaltura Kaltura

    Kaltura is a video management and playback platform that offers customizable video players, integrates with Learning Management Systems (LMS), and provides advanced features for content management, analytics, and collaboration. It enables organizations to easily distribute, track, and engage with video content. Kaltura also supports video ingestion, transcoding, and embedding across various devices and platforms.

  • SublimeVideo SublimeVideo

    SublimeVideo is an open-source HTML5 video player that supports multiple video formats, captions, and responsive design for seamless playback across devices. It is lightweight, customizable, and easy to integrate into websites and web applications. SublimeVideo offers a sleek, modern interface and advanced features like video controls, playback speed adjustment, and more.

  • Asciinema Asciinema

    Asciinema is a web platform and video player that records and shares terminal sessions, allowing users to capture, replay, and annotate command-line interactions and outputs in the form of video clips. The video player supports various playback features such as full-screen mode, speed control, and subtitle generation from transcript.

  • Blip.tv Blip.tv

    Blip.tv is a video sharing platform where users can upload and share a wide variety of videos. It features a unique, customizable video player and offers a range of popular video categories for users to explore. The platform also provides tools for creators to manage their content and engage with their audience. Overall, Blip.

Video Players Market Share History in Last 12 Months
Technology August 2024September 2024October 2024November 2024December 2024January 2025February 2025March 2025April 2025May 2025June 2025
YouTube48.20%48.08%48.04%47.97%47.76%47.69%47.67%47.63%47.57%47.54%47.52%
MediaElement.js29.83%29.86%29.84%29.86%29.77%29.71%29.69%29.66%29.64%29.63%29.61%
Vimeo10.23%10.31%10.35%10.38%10.45%10.51%10.59%10.64%10.68%10.72%10.74%
VideoJS7.85%7.83%7.83%7.82%7.83%7.81%7.77%7.73%7.71%7.68%7.67%
Plyr1.42%1.43%1.44%1.45%1.46%1.47%1.50%1.52%1.54%1.55%1.56%
JW Player0.75%0.74%0.74%0.74%0.74%0.73%0.73%0.73%0.72%0.72%0.72%
Twitch Player0.66%0.67%0.68%0.69%0.89%0.96%0.91%0.93%0.97%0.99%0.99%
Wistia0.62%0.62%0.62%0.62%0.62%0.63%0.64%0.65%0.66%0.67%0.67%
Flowplayer0.36%0.37%0.37%0.38%0.39%0.40%0.40%0.40%0.40%0.40%0.40%
DPlayer0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.03%0.03%0.04%
Magisto0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%0.02%
Shaka Player0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%
Uscreen0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%
Kaltura0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%
Vimeo OTT0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%0.01%
SublimeVideo0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Blip.tv0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Asciinema0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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