Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Embed Optimizer currently ranks #753 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #735, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 911 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 482% versus the month before (157/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0-beta6, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #753 |
| 2026-07-31 | #737 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 667 |
| 2026-07-31 | 237 |
| 2026-06-30 | 174 |
| 2026-05-31 | 99 |
| 2026-04-30 | 271 |
| 2026-03-31 | 385 |
| 2026-02-28 | 14,077 |
| 2026-01-31 | 317 |
| 2025-12-31 | 67 |
| 2025-11-30 | 91 |
| 2025-10-31 | 143 |
| 2025-09-30 | 362 |
| 2025-08-31 | 268 |
| 2025-07-31 | 333 |
| 2025-06-30 | 346 |
| 2025-05-31 | 212 |
| 2025-04-30 | 372 |
| 2025-03-31 | 577 |
| 2025-02-28 | 532 |
| 2025-01-31 | 638 |
| 2024-12-31 | 271 |
| 2024-11-30 | 189 |
| 2024-10-31 | 380 |
| 2024-09-30 | 221 |
| 2024-08-31 | 139 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0-beta6 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Optimizes the performance of embeds through lazy-loading, adding dns-prefetch links, and reserving space to reduce layout shifts.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Embed Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Embed Optimizer?
As of August 31, 2026, Embed Optimizer ranks #753 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #735.
When was Embed Optimizer last updated?
Embed Optimizer was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.0.0-beta6). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Embed Optimizer?
Embed Optimizer is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2024.
