WP Easy Embed
v1.2by ibarmin · updated 15 years ago
WP Easy Embed allows you to embed videos, images and such via OEmbed service without manually editing the post (or page)
- Rank
- #37,155
- Down34 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.7K
- 6,687 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Easy Embed at a glance
WP Easy Embed is a WordPress plugin by ibarmin with 10+ active installs, the #37,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Jan 17, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 111 plugins tagged “vimeo”, it ranks #68. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Easy Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#37,155 · up 2,977 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #37,155 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,121 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,917 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,106 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,426 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #35,843 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,608 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,269 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,132 |
Growth %
Average +0.63% 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 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Easy Embed
How many websites use WP Easy Embed?
WP Easy 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 #37,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Easy Embed been downloaded?
6,687 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Easy Embed last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jan 17, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WP Easy Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Easy Embed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 WP Easy Embed still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Easy Embed have?
No one has reviewed WP Easy Embed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Easy Embed?
The plugins most like WP Easy Embed, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Automatic Featured Images from Videos (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.7K |
| Author | ibarmin |
| First released | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 17, 2012 |
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