Simple Youtube Widget
v2.5.0by UjW0L · updated 6 years ago
Plugin that provides users option to display Youtube Widget on the Sidebar or Footer
- Rank
- #23,135
- Down97 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,943 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Youtube Widget at a glance
Simple Youtube Widget is a WordPress plugin by UjW0L with 30+ active installs, the #23,135 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.5.0 came out on Aug 25, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.0. Among the 22 plugins tagged “video embed”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Youtube Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 37 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#23,135 · up 82 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,135 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,038 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,066 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,075 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,063 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,324 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,237 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,029 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,150 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,217 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.26% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 5.5.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 9, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Youtube Widget
How many websites use Simple Youtube Widget?
Simple Youtube Widget is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,135 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Youtube Widget been downloaded?
2,943 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simple Youtube Widget last updated?
Version 2.5.0 came out on Aug 25, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Simple Youtube Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Youtube Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.0, 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 Simple Youtube Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Youtube Widget have?
No one has reviewed Simple Youtube Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Youtube Widget?
The plugins most like Simple Youtube Widget, by the tags they share, are My YouTube Channel (5K+), Video Gallery (2K+) and Auto YouTube Importer (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 37 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | UjW0L |
| First released | Jun 9, 2018 |
| Version | 2.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
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