WP YouTube Player
v1.7by Kodetop · updated 9 years ago
Insert Youtube Videos on WordPress blog.
- Rank
- #6,512
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,250
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 105.6K
- 105,550 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP YouTube Player at a glance
WP YouTube Player is a WordPress plugin by Kodetop with 1K+ active installs, the #6,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.7 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 84 plugins tagged “videos”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats168 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP YouTube Player |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,251 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,256 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,253 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,252 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,249 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,258 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,249 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,295 |
Rank over time
#6,512 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,512 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,502 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,512 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,509 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,516 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,510 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,502 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,504 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,525 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,502 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,530 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,539 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,528 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.55% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v1.797%
- Other3.5%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 2, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP YouTube Player
How many websites use WP YouTube Player?
WP YouTube Player is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP YouTube Player been downloaded?
105,550 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was WP YouTube Player last updated?
Version 1.7 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is WP YouTube Player compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP YouTube Player’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.
Does WP YouTube Player have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP YouTube Player. See its security record
Is WP YouTube Player 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 WP YouTube Player have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP YouTube Player?
The plugins most like WP YouTube Player, by the tags they share, are Simple YouTube Embed (4K+), Simple YouTube Responsive (3K+) and Embeds for YouTube (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,250 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 105.6K |
| Author | Kodetop |
| First released | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Version | 1.7 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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- Installs
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Simple YouTube Responsive
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Easily embed responsive YouTube videos using a simple shortcode. Lazy load included.
- Rank
- #4,111
- Installs
- 3K+
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- Rank
- #2,195
- Installs
- 9K+
- 4.2
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- Rank
- #2,503
- Installs
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- Installs
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