Youtube Playlist Thumbs
v0.5.2by jsphstls · updated 11 years ago
Use the [ypt playlist_id=] shortcode to show a Youtube playlist with side thumbnails. Playlist videos can be triggered by links in page content.
- Rank
- #13,404
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 163
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.9K
- 9,858 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Youtube Playlist Thumbs at a glance
Youtube Playlist Thumbs is a WordPress plugin by jsphstls with 100+ active installs, the #13,404 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 0.5.2 came out on Aug 2, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 67 plugins tagged “playlist”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Youtube Playlist Thumbs |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 163 · -9.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 180 |
Rank over time
#13,404 · up 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,404 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,413 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,428 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,380 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,368 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,340 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,377 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,417 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,372 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,458 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,419 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,404 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,433 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,419 |
Growth %
Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.44% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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.
- v0.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 25, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Youtube Playlist Thumbs
How many websites use Youtube Playlist Thumbs?
Youtube Playlist Thumbs 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 #13,404 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Youtube Playlist Thumbs been downloaded?
9,858 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Youtube Playlist Thumbs last updated?
Version 0.5.2 came out on Aug 2, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Youtube Playlist Thumbs compatible with the latest WordPress?
Youtube Playlist Thumbs’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 Youtube Playlist Thumbs 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 Youtube Playlist Thumbs have?
5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Youtube Playlist Thumbs?
The plugins most like Youtube Playlist Thumbs, by the tags they share, are My YouTube Channel (5K+), Simple YouTube Embed (4K+) and Video Thumbnails Reloaded (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 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 | ≈ 163 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 9.9K |
| Author | jsphstls |
| First released | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Version | 0.5.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 2, 2015 |
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