Greet visitors with a round video in the corner, embed a branded video or audio player, and build playlists.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $20.30/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) vs Smash Balloon
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $20.30/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | ThemeAtelier | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) if…
- Sites that want a video greeting or walkthrough
- Sites hosting video on Bunny.net, Gumlet, or Mux
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
Features
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble)
- Floating video bubble
- Video and audio players
- Playlists
- Lead capture
- Analytics
- Device and page targeting
- Premium video sources
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble)
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Yearly and lifetime Pro licences
- Supports Bunny.net, Gumlet, Mux, and HLS streams
- Few public reviews: two on WordPress.org, none found on Trustpilot or G2
- Advanced features require a Pro licence
Smash Balloon
- Free versions of the Instagram, Facebook and Reviews plugins are on WordPress.org
- Caches social data to limit API requests and keep pages fast
- All Access Bundle covers all six Pro plugins for unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each client site needs its own license unless you buy the bundle
- Renewals are charged at full price after the introductory discount
- Works only with WordPress
Pricing plans
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble)
Single SiteStarts here
$20.30/year
1 website sites
- All Pro features
- Standard support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Five Sites
$41.40/year
5 websites sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Unlimited Sites
$64.50/year
Unlimited sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Smash Balloon
Instagram Feed ProStarts here
$49
- User and hashtag feeds
- Stories and tagged posts
- Shoppable feeds
Facebook Feed ProStarts here
$49
- Page and group feeds
- Photo and video feeds
- Events feeds
All Access Bundle
$299/year
Unlimited sites
- All six Pro plugins
- Priority support
- Future products included
What Reddit says
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble)
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Smash Balloon
Reddit users are mostly negative about Smash Balloon, citing its drop of personal Instagram account support, a long cancellation process and setup problems. A few users found the Custom Facebook Feed plugin decent enough, or noted that themes often recommend it.
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) vs Smash Balloon questions
Is GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) or Smash Balloon?
GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) starts at $20.30/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get GreetPlayer (formerly Greet Bubble) or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.
Both products
Smash Balloon: #1 Social Media Feeds Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smash Balloon
