WP Latest Video Widget
v1.70by specimen · updated 13 years ago
WP Latest Video Widget is a sidebar widget that displays latest video from a custom set category. Based on custom fields.
- Rank
- #29,415
- Up88 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.7K
- 7,713 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Latest Video Widget at a glance
WP Latest Video Widget is a WordPress plugin by specimen with 10+ active installs, the #29,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.70 came out on Apr 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 418 plugins tagged “youtube”, it ranks #165. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Latest Video Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -22.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#29,415 · down 1,050 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,415 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,503 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,691 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,525 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,445 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,047 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,039 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,017 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,031 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,893 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,429 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,365 |
Growth %
Average -1.96% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -19.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.70100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.70
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 6, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Latest Video Widget
How many websites use WP Latest Video Widget?
WP Latest Video Widget 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 #29,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Latest Video Widget been downloaded?
7,713 times in total since 2012.
When was WP Latest Video Widget last updated?
Version 1.70 came out on Apr 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP Latest Video Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Latest Video Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Latest Video Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Latest Video Widget have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Latest Video Widget?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.7K |
| Author | specimen |
| First released | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Version | 1.70 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2013 |
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