YouTubeNails
v3.0.0by alvaron · updated 15 years ago
Create a dynamic gallery multiple widget(works as shortcode too), with thumbnails of each post with youtube/vimeo(beta) videos displayed on the conten …
- Rank
- #40,883
- Up3,733 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,792 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YouTubeNails at a glance
YouTubeNails is a WordPress plugin by alvaron with 10+ active installs, the #40,883 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.0.0 came out on Jan 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 139 plugins tagged “thumbnails”, it ranks #93. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YouTubeNails |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,883 · up 2,025 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,883 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,616 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,334 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,880 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,365 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,590 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,726 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,921 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,908 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.
- v3.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.3
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YouTubeNails
How many websites use YouTubeNails?
YouTubeNails 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 #40,883 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YouTubeNails been downloaded?
5,792 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was YouTubeNails last updated?
Version 3.0.0 came out on Jan 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is YouTubeNails compatible with the latest WordPress?
YouTubeNails’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 YouTubeNails 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 YouTubeNails have?
No one has reviewed YouTubeNails on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to YouTubeNails?
The plugins most like YouTubeNails, by the tags they share, are Video Thumbnails Reloaded (2K+), WP YouTube Lyte (20K+) and Embeds for YouTube (9K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | alvaron |
| First released | Feb 6, 2011 |
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2012 |
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