Responsive Video Embeds
v1.2.5by Kevin Leary · updated 9 years ago
Automatically resize WordPress auto-embeds, including video and other iframes, in a responsive fashion.
- Rank
- #4,818
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,280
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 81.8K
- 81,787 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Responsive Video Embeds at a glance
Responsive Video Embeds is a WordPress plugin by Kevin Leary with 2K+ active installs, the #4,818 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 57% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.2.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 7 plugins tagged “object”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats310 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Responsive Video Embeds |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,280 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,280 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,279 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,278 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,273 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,267 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,275 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,270 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,276 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,274 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,275 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,279 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,283 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,282 |
Rank over time
#4,818 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,818 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,820 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,824 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,824 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,829 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,835 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,825 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,831 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,823 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,830 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,831 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,839 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,837 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,833 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,816 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.299%
- v1.10.5%
Rating trend
3.9★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 15, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Responsive Video Embeds
How many websites use Responsive Video Embeds?
Responsive Video Embeds is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,818 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Responsive Video Embeds been downloaded?
81,787 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Responsive Video Embeds last updated?
Version 1.2.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Responsive Video Embeds compatible with the latest WordPress?
Responsive Video Embeds’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Responsive Video Embeds have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Responsive Video Embeds. See its security record
Is Responsive Video Embeds still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Responsive Video Embeds have?
3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 62% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Responsive Video Embeds?
The plugins most like Responsive Video Embeds, by the tags they share, are Simple YouTube Embed (4K+), Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+) and Disable Embeds (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.9
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 62%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 24%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 24%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,280 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 81.8K |
| Author | Kevin Leary |
| First released | Apr 15, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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