Channel 9 Embed
v0.7.3by Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh) · updated 9 years ago
Channel 9 is a video service run by Microsoft. Channel 9 provides a way to embed videos
- Rank
- #43,345
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,563 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Channel 9 Embed at a glance
Channel 9 Embed is a WordPress plugin by Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh) with 10+ active installs, the #43,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.7.3 came out on Jun 5, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 32 plugins tagged “Embeds”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Channel 9 Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#43,345 · down 7,469 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,345 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,329 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,007 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,834 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,981 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,858 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,876 |
Growth %
Average -1.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.7100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.7.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 2, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 5, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Channel 9 Embed
How many websites use Channel 9 Embed?
Channel 9 Embed is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Channel 9 Embed been downloaded?
2,563 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Channel 9 Embed last updated?
Version 0.7.3 came out on Jun 5, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Channel 9 Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Channel 9 Embed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Channel 9 Embed still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Channel 9 Embed have?
No one has reviewed Channel 9 Embed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Channel 9 Embed?
The plugins most like Channel 9 Embed, by the tags they share, are Disable Embeds (10K+), Responsive Video Embeds (2K+) and Microsoft Clarity (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh) |
| First released | Dec 2, 2012 |
| Version | 0.7.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2017 |
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