Protected Video
v2.0.4by Alec Rust · updated 6 months ago
YouTube/Vimeo player that prevents easy sharing of the video.
- Rank
- #5,949
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,420
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 33.3K
- 33,346 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Protected Video at a glance
Protected Video is a WordPress plugin by Alec Rust with 1K+ active installs, the #5,949 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 2.0.4 came out on Apr 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 4 plugins tagged “plyr”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats522 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Protected Video |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,425 · -7.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,425 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,426 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,437 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,432 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,435 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,429 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,432 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,428 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,442 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,437 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,439 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,545 |
Rank over time
#5,949 · down 39 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,949 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,944 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,944 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,917 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,933 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,925 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,935 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,920 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,935 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,894 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,912 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,913 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,910 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.97% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.86% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5913 → #5917Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.076%
- v1.1124%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jun 9, 2021
- Last updated
- Apr 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Protected Video
How many websites use Protected Video?
Protected Video is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,949 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Protected Video been downloaded?
33,346 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was Protected Video last updated?
Version 2.0.4 came out on Apr 18, 2026 (6 months ago). See every release
Is Protected Video compatible with the latest WordPress?
Protected Video’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Protected Video have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Protected Video. See its security record
Is Protected Video still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Protected Video have?
4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Protected Video?
The plugins most like Protected Video, by the tags they share, are Presto Player (100K+), Automatic Featured Images from Videos (6K+) and WPC Product Videos for WooCommerce (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 93%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 14 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,420 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 33.3K |
| Author | Alec Rust |
| First released | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Version | 2.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2026 |
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