Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube
v1.8by WhatsOn · updated 1 year ago
A plugin to embed and display YouTube Shorts from a channel via a shortcode.
- Rank
- #14,502
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 147
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,858 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube at a glance
Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube is a WordPress plugin by WhatsOn with 100+ active installs, the #14,502 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Jan 28, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 419 plugins tagged “youtube”, it ranks #74. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats165 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 147 · -7.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 148 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 159 |
Rank over time
#14,502 · down 68 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,502 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,520 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,512 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,514 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,433 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,451 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,537 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,575 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,608 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,527 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,531 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,485 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,451 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,434 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.92% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14451 → #14433Downloads +125%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Dec 17, 2024
- Last updated
- Jan 28, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube
How many websites use Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube?
Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,502 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube been downloaded?
2,858 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube last updated?
Version 1.8 came out on Jan 28, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube 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 Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube?
The plugins most like Shorts Video Embedder for YouTube, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+) and WP YouTube Lyte (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 147 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | WhatsOn |
| First released | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Version | 1.8 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 28, 2025 |
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