Strx Youtube Embed Widget
v1.1.2by straps · updated 15 years ago
Strx Youtube Embed Widget lets you embed youtube videos on sidebars enabled sites simply pasting Youtube URLs
- Rank
- #19,724
- Down172 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11K
- 11,044 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Strx Youtube Embed Widget at a glance
Strx Youtube Embed Widget is a WordPress plugin by straps with 60+ active installs, the #19,724 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Apr 16, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 112 plugins tagged “iframe”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Strx Youtube Embed Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 63 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 65 |
Rank over time
#19,724 · down 153 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,724 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,552 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,542 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,581 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,445 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,531 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,535 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,512 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,525 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,611 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,582 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,553 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,571 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.54% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 12, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 16, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Strx Youtube Embed Widget
How many websites use Strx Youtube Embed Widget?
Strx Youtube Embed Widget is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,724 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Strx Youtube Embed Widget been downloaded?
11,044 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Strx Youtube Embed Widget last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Apr 16, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Strx Youtube Embed Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Strx Youtube Embed Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Strx Youtube Embed Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Strx Youtube Embed Widget have?
No one has reviewed Strx Youtube Embed Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Strx Youtube Embed Widget?
The plugins most like Strx Youtube Embed Widget, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Widget Responsive for Youtube (7K+) and Embed YouTube Block (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 63 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 11K |
| Author | straps |
| First released | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2011 |
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