Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo
v1.3.1by mrwweb · updated 1 year ago
Enhance the default YouTube and Vimeo Embed blocks to load faster.
- Rank
- #23,585
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,252 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo at a glance
Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo is a WordPress plugin by mrwweb with 30+ active installs, the #23,585 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 67% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.1 came out on Oct 22, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 111 plugins tagged “vimeo”, it ranks #52. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#23,585 · down 398 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,585 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,088 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,295 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,362 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,047 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,205 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,275 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,387 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,255 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,149 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,187 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -5.41% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.78% |
| 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 | -5.26% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23149 → #23295
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 31, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo
How many websites use Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo?
Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,585 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo been downloaded?
2,252 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Oct 22, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo compatible with the latest WordPress?
Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo 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 Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo have?
No one has reviewed Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo?
The plugins most like Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), All-in-One Video Gallery (20K+) and Embed PDF Viewer (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | mrwweb |
| First released | May 31, 2024 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
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