YouTube Subscribe widget
v1.0by ebreeze · updated 13 years ago
Add a widget to display YouTube subscribe box in the sidebar.
- Rank
- #9,903
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 413
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 39.4K
- 39,442 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YouTube Subscribe widget at a glance
YouTube Subscribe widget is a WordPress plugin by ebreeze with 400+ active installs, the #9,903 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “youtube subscribe”. 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 stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YouTube Subscribe widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 413 · +6.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 413 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 413 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 411 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 409 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 408 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 406 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 405 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 404 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 404 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 403 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 369 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 403 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 388 |
Rank over time
#9,903 · up 90 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,903 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,900 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,906 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,902 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,896 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,927 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,944 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,956 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,950 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,952 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,956 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,985 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,982 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,993 |
Growth %
Average +0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +9.21% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +3.87% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YouTube Subscribe widget
How many websites use YouTube Subscribe widget?
YouTube Subscribe widget is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,903 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YouTube Subscribe widget been downloaded?
39,442 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was YouTube Subscribe widget last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is YouTube Subscribe widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
YouTube Subscribe widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Subscribe widget still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does YouTube Subscribe widget have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to YouTube Subscribe widget?
The plugins most like YouTube Subscribe widget, by the tags they share, are Widget Responsive for Youtube (7K+), My YouTube Channel (5K+) and Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 413 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 39.4K |
| Author | ebreeze |
| First released | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2013 |
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