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Simple YouTube Responsive

v3.2.6

by Eirudo · updated 9 months ago

Easily embed responsive YouTube videos using a simple shortcode. Lazy load included.

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Rank
#4,111
Down5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,200
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
60K
59,960 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
12 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +28% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~27d

Simple YouTube Responsive at a glance

Simple YouTube Responsive is a WordPress plugin by Eirudo with 3K+ active installs, the #4,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 28% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 3.2.6 came out on Feb 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 142 plugins tagged “player”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

511 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple YouTube Responsive Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateSimple YouTube Responsive
Nov 7, 202619
Nov 6, 202616
Nov 5, 202625
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202625
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202620
Oct 30, 202627
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202621
Oct 25, 202625
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202631
Oct 22, 202633
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202622
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202616
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202610
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 20268
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202613

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,198 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3.2K3.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20263,198
Nov 8, 20263,205
Nov 7, 20263,205
Nov 5, 20263,205
Nov 4, 20263,201
Nov 3, 20263,193
Nov 2, 20263,193
Nov 1, 20263,196
Oct 31, 20263,203
Oct 30, 20263,208
Oct 29, 20263,204
Oct 28, 20263,211
Oct 27, 20263,208

Rank over time

#4,111 · up 3 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.1K#4.1K#4.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,111
Nov 8, 2026#4,106
Nov 7, 2026#4,107
Nov 6, 2026#4,102
Nov 5, 2026#4,104
Nov 4, 2026#4,109
Nov 3, 2026#4,116
Nov 2, 2026#4,113
Nov 1, 2026#4,113
Oct 31, 2026#4,109
Oct 30, 2026#4,104
Oct 29, 2026#4,118
Oct 28, 2026#4,117
Oct 27, 2026#4,117
Oct 16, 2026#4,114

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.22%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.13%
Nov 4, 2026+0.25%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.22%
Oct 31, 2026-0.16%
Oct 30, 2026+0.13%
Oct 29, 2026-0.22%
Oct 28, 2026+0.09%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20263K+
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4117 → #4104Downloads +25%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

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

  • v3.286%
  • v2.58.4%
  • Other5.2%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.2.6
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 29, 2017
Last updated
Feb 5, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple YouTube Responsive

How many websites use Simple YouTube Responsive?

Simple YouTube Responsive is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple YouTube Responsive been downloaded?

59,960 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats

When was Simple YouTube Responsive last updated?

Version 3.2.6 came out on Feb 5, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release

Is Simple YouTube Responsive compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple YouTube Responsive’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 Simple YouTube Responsive have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Simple YouTube Responsive up to date. See its security record

Is Simple YouTube Responsive still maintained?

Its last release was 9 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple YouTube Responsive have?

5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple YouTube Responsive?

The plugins most like Simple YouTube Responsive, by the tags they share, are Tabby Responsive Tabs (10K+), Embeds for YouTube (9K+) and Widget Responsive for Youtube (7K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

12 reviews

  • 5 stars: 12 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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Simple YouTube Responsive
Estimated installs≈ 3,200
Reported installs3K+
Rating5.0
Reviews12
Total downloads60K
AuthorEirudo
First releasedJan 29, 2017
Version3.2.6
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 5, 2026

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