Brightcove Video Connect
v2.8.8by brightcove · updated 1 year ago
Brightcove integration plugin, manage your Brightcove video cloud from within WordPress, using the latest APIs
- Rank
- #8,259
- Down11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 646
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 263.8K
- 263,843 all-time
- Rating
- 3.4/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Brightcove Video Connect at a glance
Brightcove Video Connect is a WordPress plugin by brightcove with 600+ active installs, the #8,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 154 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.8.8 came out on Mar 17, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “brightcove”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.6K downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Brightcove Video Connect |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 195 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 177 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 215 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 173 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 209 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 189 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 193 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 646 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 646 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 664 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 666 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 669 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 657 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 663 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 657 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 657 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 653 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 655 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 653 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 656 |
Rank over time
#8,259 · up 15 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,259 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,248 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,240 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,229 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,196 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,250 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,278 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,248 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,260 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,272 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,261 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,281 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,274 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.71% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.83% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.46% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Brightcove Video Connect ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8281 → #8196
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.898%
- v1.81.7%
Rating trend
3.4★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.8.8
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 15, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Brightcove Video Connect
How many websites use Brightcove Video Connect?
Brightcove Video Connect is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Brightcove Video Connect been downloaded?
263,843 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 154 times. See download stats
When was Brightcove Video Connect last updated?
Version 2.8.8 came out on Mar 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Brightcove Video Connect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Brightcove Video Connect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Brightcove Video Connect still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Brightcove Video Connect have?
3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 40% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Brightcove Video Connect?
The plugins most like Brightcove Video Connect, by the tags they share, are HTML5 Video Player (20K+), Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+) and Easy Video Player (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.4
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 40%4–5★
- Mixed
- 40%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 646 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 3.4 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 263.8K |
| Author | brightcove |
| First released | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Version | 2.8.8 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 17, 2025 |
Alternatives to Brightcove Video Connect
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
HTML5 Video Player
by bPlugins
Responsive HTML5 video player for WordPress. Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, YouTube & Vimeo with shortcodes or blocks – customizable, fast, SEO-friendly.
- Rank
- #1,194
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.6
Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …
by Nicolas Jonas
Level up your basic video embeds! Advanced features, privacy. Use URLs, Shortcodes or Blocks to customize videos to your needs.
- Rank
- #1,180
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.2
Easy Video Player
by Noor Alam
Easy Video Player is a WordPress video player that allows you to add videos to your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #1,150
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.2
WP101 Video Tutorial Plugin
by Syed Balkhi
Professional video tutorials for WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, and more, right in the dashboard of your WordPress site. Perfect for beginners.
- Rank
- #1,807
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.3
Videojs HTML5 Player
by Noor Alam
Embed video file beautifully in WordPress using Video.js HTML5 Player. Embed HTML5 compatible responsive video in your post/page with Video.js.
- Rank
- #2,503
- Installs
- 7K+
- 4.7
Embed YouTube Block
by Phi Phan
Embed YouTube videos without slowing down your site. Easily embed one or multiple videos, shorts, and playlists.
- Rank
- #2,754
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
Side by side:Brightcove Video Connect vs HTML5 Video PlayerBrightcove Video Connect vs Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …Brightcove Video Connect vs Easy Video Player