# Video.js

> Open-source HTML5 video player

A customizable player with HLS and DASH support and a plugin ecosystem.

- Source: https://github.com/videojs/video.js
- Homepage: https://videojs.com
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: JavaScript
- Stars: 39900
- Forks: 7478
- Contributors: 475
- Last commit: 2026-09-16
- Latest release: v8.24.0 (2026-08-03)
- Purpose: Media & photos
- Runs on: Library / SDK
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 75/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 3/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/videojs/video.js
Updated: 2026-10-03