Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin
v3.2.2by Workbox · updated 8 years ago
Quick and easy way to add and manage videos on your site or blog. Supports Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube.
- Rank
- #13,569
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 160
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.6K
- 28,614 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin at a glance
Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin is a WordPress plugin by Workbox with 100+ active installs, the #13,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 3.2.2 came out on Mar 27, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 6 plugins tagged “wistia”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats98 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 160 · -8.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 175 |
Rank over time
#13,569 · up 68 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #13,569 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,586 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,549 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,535 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,519 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,572 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,578 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,567 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,552 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,549 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,632 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,596 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,584 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,635 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,637 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.57% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13635 → #13572Downloads +200%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.2100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 23, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 27, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin
How many websites use Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin?
Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin been downloaded?
28,614 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin last updated?
Version 3.2.2 came out on Mar 27, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin have?
3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin?
The plugins most like Workbox Video from Vimeo & Youtube Plugin, by the tags they share, are Automatic Featured Images from Videos (6K+), Vimeography (5K+) and All-in-One Video Gallery (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 10%3★
- Critical
- 30%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 160 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 28.6K |
| Author | Workbox |
| First released | May 23, 2012 |
| Version | 3.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
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