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Embed Optimizer

v1.0.0-beta6

by WordPress Performance Team · updated 2 months ago

Optimizes the performance of embeds through lazy-loading, adding dns-prefetch links, and reserving space to reduce layout shifts.

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Rank
#779
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 52,000
50K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
435.8K
435,758 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -23.7% (30d)·Toward 40K+ · ETA ~30d

Embed Optimizer at a glance

Embed Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by WordPress Performance Team with 50K+ active installs, the #779 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 357 times, 24% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0-beta6 came out on Aug 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 32 plugins tagged “Embeds”. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

9.3K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Embed Optimizer Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.200400Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEmbed Optimizer
Nov 7, 2026136
Nov 6, 2026210
Nov 5, 2026363
Nov 4, 2026366
Nov 3, 2026370
Nov 2, 2026351
Nov 1, 2026154
Oct 31, 2026126
Oct 30, 2026369
Oct 29, 2026323
Oct 28, 2026441
Oct 27, 2026403
Oct 26, 2026380
Oct 25, 2026164
Oct 24, 2026164
Oct 23, 2026463
Oct 22, 2026562
Oct 21, 2026557
Oct 20, 2026440
Oct 19, 2026387
Oct 18, 2026143
Oct 17, 2026152
Oct 16, 2026359
Oct 15, 2026403
Oct 14, 2026346
Oct 13, 2026274
Oct 12, 2026299
Oct 11, 2026127
Oct 10, 2026134
Oct 9, 2026332

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 51,602 · -2.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 30 days across 2 series.51.5K52K52.5K53KOct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateApproximate, from band changesEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026–51,602
Nov 7, 2026–51,678
Nov 5, 2026–51,835
Nov 4, 2026–51,991
Nov 3, 2026–51,903
Nov 2, 2026–52,039
Nov 1, 2026–52,033
Oct 31, 2026–52,028
Oct 30, 2026–52,027
Oct 29, 2026–52,177
Oct 28, 2026–52,140
Oct 27, 202652,28052,280
Oct 26, 202652,321–
Oct 25, 202652,363–
Oct 24, 202652,404–
Oct 23, 202652,445–
Oct 22, 202652,486–
Oct 21, 202652,528–
Oct 20, 202652,569–
Oct 19, 202652,610–
Oct 18, 202652,652–
Oct 17, 202652,693–
Oct 16, 202652,734–
Oct 15, 202652,775–
Oct 14, 202652,817–
Oct 13, 202652,858–
Oct 12, 202652,899–
Oct 11, 202652,940–
Oct 10, 202652,982–
Oct 9, 202653,023–

Rank over time

#779 · down 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#775Oct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#779
Nov 7, 2026#778
Nov 6, 2026#778
Nov 5, 2026#777
Nov 4, 2026#775
Nov 3, 2026#774
Nov 2, 2026#774
Nov 1, 2026#774
Oct 31, 2026#774
Oct 30, 2026#775
Oct 29, 2026#774
Oct 28, 2026#773
Oct 27, 2026#773
Oct 16, 2026#771

Growth %

Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 29 days across 2 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 24Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8
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DateApproximate, from band changesGrowth
Nov 8, 2026–-0.15%
Nov 7, 2026–-0.15%
Nov 5, 2026–-0.30%
Nov 4, 2026–+0.17%
Nov 3, 2026–-0.26%
Nov 2, 2026–+0.01%
Nov 1, 2026–+0.01%
Oct 31, 2026–+0.00%
Oct 30, 2026–-0.29%
Oct 29, 2026–+0.07%
Oct 28, 2026–-0.27%
Oct 27, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 26, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 25, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 24, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 23, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 22, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 21, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 20, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 19, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 18, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 17, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 16, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 15, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 14, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 13, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 12, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 11, 2026-0.08%–
Oct 10, 2026-0.08%–

Active installs band

50K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.48K50K52KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202650K+
Nov 7, 202650K+
Nov 6, 202650K+
Nov 5, 202650K+
Nov 4, 202650K+
Nov 3, 202650K+
Nov 2, 202650K+
Nov 1, 202650K+
Oct 31, 202650K+
Oct 30, 202650K+
Oct 29, 202650K+
Oct 28, 202650K+
Oct 27, 202650K+
Oct 16, 202650K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #773 → #777Downloads -11.1%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.096%
  • Other3.7%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0-beta6
Requires WordPress
6.9
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Mar 20, 2024
Last updated
Aug 26, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Embed Optimizer

How many websites use Embed Optimizer?

Embed Optimizer is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #779 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Embed Optimizer been downloaded?

435,758 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 357 times. See download stats

When was Embed Optimizer last updated?

Version 1.0.0-beta6 came out on Aug 26, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is Embed Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Embed Optimizer have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Embed Optimizer. See its security record

Is Embed Optimizer still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Embed Optimizer have?

3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Embed Optimizer?

The plugins most like Embed Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Simple Like Page (10K+), Image Optimizer (1M+) and Speed Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Embed Optimizer
Estimated installs≈ 52,000
Reported installs50K+
Rating3.0
Reviews2
Total downloads435.8K
AuthorWordPress Performance Team
First releasedMar 20, 2024
Version1.0.0-beta6
Requires WP6.9
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedAug 26, 2026

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