Youtube Privacy
v1.0.1by aldarone · updated 15 years ago
This plugin relies on wordpress automatic embedding to allow you to embed youtube videos using the youtube-nocookie.com domain and with SSL encryption
- Rank
- #27,277
- Up293 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,141 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Youtube Privacy at a glance
Youtube Privacy is a WordPress plugin by aldarone with 20+ active installs, the #27,277 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 17, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 2 plugins tagged “nocookie”, it ranks #2. 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 stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Youtube Privacy |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#27,277 · down 469 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,277 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,570 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,430 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,497 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,421 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,016 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,994 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,769 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,157 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,837 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,808 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 17, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 17, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Youtube Privacy
How many websites use Youtube Privacy?
Youtube Privacy is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,277 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Youtube Privacy been downloaded?
3,141 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Youtube Privacy last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 17, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Youtube Privacy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Youtube Privacy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Privacy 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 Youtube Privacy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Youtube Privacy?
The plugins most like Youtube Privacy, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Simple YouTube Embed (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | aldarone |
| First released | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 17, 2011 |
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