Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Playback Speed currently ranks #10771 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10485, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jul 5, 2022 (1,572 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #10771 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10638 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10575 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10531 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | LewisCowles |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2022-07-05 |
| Added to directory | 2017-12-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add speed controls to audio and video hosted from your WordPress blog.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Media Playback Speed?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Media Playback Speed?
As of October 24, 2026, Media Playback Speed ranks #10771 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10485.
When was Media Playback Speed last updated?
Media Playback Speed was last updated on July 5, 2022 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Media Playback Speed?
Media Playback Speed is developed by LewisCowles. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2017.
