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Simple YouTube Embed

v1.1.0.5

by Noor Alam · updated 2 months ago

Embed YouTube videos in WordPress beautifully. Embed YouTube video with a URL or shortcode and customize the player using this YouTube embed plugin.

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Rank
#3,254
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 4,650
4K+ reported · High
Total downloads
157.5K
157,524 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
15 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +16.9% (30d)·Toward 5K+ · ETA ~14d

Simple YouTube Embed at a glance

Simple YouTube Embed is a WordPress plugin by Noor Alam with 4K+ active installs, the #3,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 1.1.0.5 came out on Aug 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 112 plugins tagged “iframe”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple YouTube Embed Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.20304050Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateSimple YouTube Embed
Nov 7, 202635
Nov 6, 202629
Nov 5, 202638
Nov 4, 202642
Nov 3, 202653
Nov 2, 202636
Nov 1, 202632
Oct 31, 202632
Oct 30, 202636
Oct 29, 202634
Oct 28, 202634
Oct 27, 202633
Oct 26, 202635
Oct 25, 202639
Oct 24, 202628
Oct 23, 202638
Oct 22, 202650
Oct 21, 202636
Oct 20, 202630
Oct 19, 202639
Oct 18, 202623
Oct 17, 202626
Oct 16, 202635
Oct 15, 202627
Oct 14, 202639
Oct 13, 202635
Oct 12, 202623
Oct 11, 202621
Oct 10, 202630
Oct 9, 202627

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 4,653 · -0.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.4.7K4.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20264,653
Nov 7, 20264,656
Nov 5, 20264,660
Nov 4, 20264,664
Nov 3, 20264,657
Nov 2, 20264,656
Nov 1, 20264,661
Oct 31, 20264,660
Oct 30, 20264,661
Oct 29, 20264,664
Oct 28, 20264,669
Oct 27, 20264,677

Rank over time

#3,254 · up 3 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.3K#3.3KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,254
Nov 7, 2026#3,256
Nov 6, 2026#3,253
Nov 5, 2026#3,255
Nov 4, 2026#3,252
Nov 3, 2026#3,254
Nov 2, 2026#3,252
Nov 1, 2026#3,246
Oct 31, 2026#3,249
Oct 30, 2026#3,251
Oct 29, 2026#3,249
Oct 28, 2026#3,258
Oct 27, 2026#3,255
Oct 16, 2026#3,257

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.04%
Nov 5, 2026-0.09%
Nov 4, 2026+0.15%
Nov 3, 2026+0.02%
Nov 2, 2026-0.11%
Nov 1, 2026+0.02%
Oct 31, 2026-0.02%
Oct 30, 2026-0.06%
Oct 29, 2026-0.11%
Oct 28, 2026-0.17%

Active installs band

4K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.3.8K4K4.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20264K+
Nov 7, 20264K+
Nov 6, 20264K+
Nov 5, 20264K+
Nov 4, 20264K+
Nov 3, 20264K+
Nov 2, 20264K+
Nov 1, 20264K+
Oct 31, 20264K+
Oct 30, 20264K+
Oct 29, 20264K+
Oct 28, 20264K+
Oct 27, 20264K+
Oct 16, 20264K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3258 → #3255Downloads +4.3%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.186%
  • v1.014%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0.5
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 17, 2014
Last updated
Aug 25, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple YouTube Embed

How many websites use Simple YouTube Embed?

Simple YouTube Embed is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple YouTube Embed been downloaded?

157,524 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times. See download stats

When was Simple YouTube Embed last updated?

Version 1.1.0.5 came out on Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is Simple YouTube Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Simple YouTube Embed have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple YouTube Embed. See its security record

Is Simple YouTube Embed still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple YouTube Embed have?

4.2 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple YouTube Embed?

The plugins most like Simple YouTube Embed, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Simple YouTube Responsive (3K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

15 reviews

  • 5 stars: 10 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
7%3★
Critical
13%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple YouTube Embed
Estimated installs≈ 4,650
Reported installs4K+
Rating4.2
Reviews15
Total downloads157.5K
AuthorNoor Alam
First releasedJul 17, 2014
Version1.1.0.5
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 25, 2026

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