YouTube quick shortcode plugin
v1.0.0by peeping4dsun · updated 11 years ago
Embed clips from YouTube with least clicks possible
- Rank
- #48,495
- Down5,635 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.7K
- 10,651 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YouTube quick shortcode plugin at a glance
YouTube quick shortcode plugin is a WordPress plugin by peeping4dsun with 10+ active installs, the #48,495 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 3, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 30 plugins tagged “quick”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats200 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YouTube quick shortcode plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -31.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#48,495 · down 11,948 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,495 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,860 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,989 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,405 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #41,594 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,304 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,345 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,563 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #36,547 |
Growth %
Average -3.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.71% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -12.50% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 26, 2014
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YouTube quick shortcode plugin
How many websites use YouTube quick shortcode plugin?
YouTube quick shortcode plugin 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 #48,495 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YouTube quick shortcode plugin been downloaded?
10,651 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was YouTube quick shortcode plugin last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 3, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is YouTube quick shortcode plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
YouTube quick shortcode plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 quick shortcode plugin 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 quick shortcode plugin have?
No one has reviewed YouTube quick shortcode plugin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to YouTube quick shortcode plugin?
The plugins most like YouTube quick shortcode plugin, by the tags they share, are Simple YouTube Responsive (3K+), Embeds for YouTube (9K+) and Embed YouTube Block (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 10.7K |
| Author | peeping4dsun |
| First released | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2015 |
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