Optimize YouTube Video Embed
v1.0.0by clebermind · updated 9 years ago
Embed Youtube Video using the shortcode [youtube_iframe]. It shows a youtube thumb of the video(or custom thumb set) and loads the youtube video just …
- Rank
- #47,423
- Down23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,648 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Optimize YouTube Video Embed at a glance
Optimize YouTube Video Embed is a WordPress plugin by clebermind with 10+ active installs, the #47,423 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 3, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 111 plugins tagged “pagespeed”, it ranks #77. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Optimize YouTube Video Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#47,423 · down 5,805 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,423 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,400 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,763 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,926 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,112 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,620 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,468 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,471 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,618 |
Growth %
Average -1.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 3, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 3, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Optimize YouTube Video Embed
How many websites use Optimize YouTube Video Embed?
Optimize YouTube Video Embed is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,423 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Optimize YouTube Video Embed been downloaded?
1,648 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Optimize YouTube Video Embed last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 3, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Optimize YouTube Video Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Optimize YouTube Video Embed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Optimize YouTube Video Embed still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Optimize YouTube Video Embed have?
No one has reviewed Optimize YouTube Video Embed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Optimize YouTube Video Embed?
The plugins most like Optimize YouTube Video Embed, by the tags they share, are WP YouTube Lyte (20K+), Embeds for YouTube (9K+) and Embed YouTube Block (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | clebermind |
| First released | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
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