WP Theater
v1.2.3by kentfarst · updated 11 years ago
Shortcodes for YouTube and Vimeo. Includes embeds, "Theater" embed, thumbed previews, playlist, channel, user uploads and groups.
- Rank
- #13,262
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 165
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.7K
- 14,654 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Theater at a glance
WP Theater is a WordPress plugin by kentfarst with 100+ active installs, the #13,262 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.2.3 came out on Apr 26, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “vimeo shortcode”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats103 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | WP Theater |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 165 · -10.8% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185 |
Rank over time
#13,262 · down 98 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,262 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,268 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,252 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,240 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,258 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,285 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,201 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,171 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,178 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,173 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,164 |
Growth %
Average -0.95% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where WP Theater ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
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.
- v1.294%
- v1.15.8%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 13, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Theater
How many websites use WP Theater?
WP Theater 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 #13,262 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Theater been downloaded?
14,654 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Theater last updated?
Version 1.2.3 came out on Apr 26, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP Theater compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Theater’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 WP Theater still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Theater have?
4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Theater?
The plugins most like WP Theater, by the tags they share, are Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+), Embeds for YouTube (9K+) and Embed YouTube Block (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 20%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 165 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 14.7K |
| Author | kentfarst |
| First released | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2015 |
Alternatives to WP Theater
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …
by Nicolas Jonas
Level up your basic video embeds! Advanced features, privacy. Use URLs, Shortcodes or Blocks to customize videos to your needs.
- Rank
- #1,180
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.2
Embeds for YouTube
by Embeds For YouTube Plugin Support
🎥 An incredibly fast, simple, yet powerful, method of embedding YouTube videos into your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #2,195
- Installs
- 9K+
- 4.2
Embed YouTube Block
by Phi Phan
Embed YouTube videos without slowing down your site. Easily embed one or multiple videos, shorts, and playlists.
- Rank
- #2,755
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
Spreaker Shortcode
by Spreaker
A simple and easy way to embed Spreaker player into your WordPress blog.
- Rank
- #3,465
- Installs
- 4K+
- 3.6
Simple YouTube Embed
by Noor Alam
Embed YouTube videos in WordPress beautifully. Embed YouTube video with a URL or shortcode and customize the player using this YouTube embed plugin.
- Rank
- #3,254
- Installs
- 4K+
- 4.2
Shortcodes Ultimate
by Vova
Add 50+ shortcodes with live preview for tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders and boxes. Works in Block Editor and Classic Editor.
- Rank
- #148
- Installs
- 400K+
- 4.9
Side by side:WP Theater vs Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …WP Theater vs Embeds for YouTubeWP Theater vs Embed YouTube Block