Add Youtube Video to Media Library
v1.0.0by merganser · updated 15 years ago
Add Youtube Video to Media Library.
- Rank
- #21,789
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,408 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Add Youtube Video to Media Library at a glance
Add Youtube Video to Media Library is a WordPress plugin by merganser with 40+ active installs, the #21,789 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 1, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 91 plugins tagged “library”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Add Youtube Video to Media Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,789 · down 205 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #21,789 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,683 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,767 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,790 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,750 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,810 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,717 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,568 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,563 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,634 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,419 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,603 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,531 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,584 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 1, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Add Youtube Video to Media Library
How many websites use Add Youtube Video to Media Library?
Add Youtube Video to Media Library is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,789 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Add Youtube Video to Media Library been downloaded?
6,408 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Add Youtube Video to Media Library last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 1, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Add Youtube Video to Media Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
Add Youtube Video to Media Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Add Youtube Video to Media Library still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Add Youtube Video to Media Library have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Add Youtube Video to Media Library?
The plugins most like Add Youtube Video to Media Library, by the tags they share, are Media Library Categories (20K+), WP YouTube Lyte (20K+) and Embeds for YouTube (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | merganser |
| First released | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2011 |
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