Question 1

Is Flowplayer still maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

No, this open-source version (Flowplayer 7) is archived and no longer actively developed. For current offerings, visit flowplayer.com, but the free version lacks updates.

Question 2

How can I customize the skin or design of Flowplayer?

Accepted Answer

You can modify the provided CSS files like minimalist.css or create custom styles to change the player's appearance, as demonstrated in the minimal setup example.

Question 3

Flowplayer vs Video.js: which should I use for a new project?

Accepted Answer

Video.js is more actively maintained and supports modern standards like adaptive streaming, while Flowplayer 7 is lightweight but outdated. For future-proofing, Video.js is generally better.

Question 4

Does Flowplayer support HLS streaming or advanced formats?

Accepted Answer

Flowplayer 7 primarily supports basic HTML5 formats like MP4 and WebM; it lacks built-in support for HLS or MPEG-DASH, so you'd need plugins or alternatives for adaptive streaming.

Question 5

Can I use Flowplayer without including jQuery?

Accepted Answer

No, Flowplayer 7 depends on jQuery 1.7.1+ for its JavaScript API and event handling, as stated in the minimal setup, making it unsuitable for jQuery-free environments.

Question 6

How to handle multiple videos on a single page with Flowplayer?

Accepted Answer

Simply add multiple div elements with the class 'flowplayer', each containing video tags, as shown in the README's minimal setup for independent player instances.

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