Floating Video Widget
v1.0by transformdigitalnz · updated 1 year ago
Add a customizable floating video widget to any page or post using a simple shortcode.
- Rank
- #26,111
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 788
- 788 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Floating Video Widget at a glance
Floating Video Widget is a WordPress plugin by transformdigitalnz with 20+ active installs, the #26,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 3, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “floating video”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Floating Video Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -7.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#26,111 · down 202 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,111 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,971 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,348 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,178 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,855 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,779 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,333 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,208 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,880 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,909 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25880 → #25971Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- May 3, 2025
- Last updated
- May 3, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Floating Video Widget
How many websites use Floating Video Widget?
Floating Video Widget is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Floating Video Widget been downloaded?
788 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Floating Video Widget last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Floating Video Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Floating Video Widget’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 Floating Video Widget 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 Floating Video Widget have?
No one has reviewed Floating Video Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Floating Video Widget?
The plugins most like Floating Video Widget, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 788 |
| Author | transformdigitalnz |
| First released | May 3, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | May 3, 2025 |
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