Livestream Embedder
v1.0.0by SAT · updated 2 years ago
Embeds a YouTube live stream or the most recent video from a channel using a simple shortcode.
- Rank
- #25,464
- Up328 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,193 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Livestream Embedder at a glance
Livestream Embedder is a WordPress plugin by SAT with 20+ active installs, the #25,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 7, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “livestream”. 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 stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Livestream Embedder |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -15.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,464 · down 396 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,464 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,792 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,723 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,268 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,429 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,068 |
Growth %
Average -2.40% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -18.75% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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 | 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- Installs 30+ → 20+
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 7, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 7, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Livestream Embedder
How many websites use Livestream Embedder?
Livestream Embedder 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 #25,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Livestream Embedder been downloaded?
1,193 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Livestream Embedder last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 7, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Livestream Embedder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Livestream Embedder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Livestream Embedder still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Livestream Embedder have?
No one has reviewed Livestream Embedder on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Livestream Embedder?
The plugins most like Livestream Embedder, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | SAT |
| First released | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2024 |
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