Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple YouTube Embed currently ranks #3256 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3253, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- It is averaging 30 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1% versus the month before (30/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0.5, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #3256 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3268 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3284 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3291 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 36 |
| 2026-09-30 | 26 |
| 2026-08-31 | 34 |
| 2026-07-31 | 26 |
| 2026-06-30 | 27 |
| 2026-05-31 | 26 |
| 2026-04-30 | 24 |
| 2026-03-31 | 26 |
| 2026-02-28 | 23 |
| 2026-01-31 | 14 |
| 2025-12-31 | 18 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 18 |
| 2025-09-30 | 22 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Embed YouTube videos in WordPress beautifully. Embed YouTube video with a URL or shortcode and customize the player using this YouTube embed plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple YouTube Embed?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple YouTube Embed?
As of October 22, 2026, Simple YouTube Embed ranks #3256 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3253.
When was Simple YouTube Embed last updated?
Simple YouTube Embed was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 1.1.0.5). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Simple YouTube Embed?
Simple YouTube Embed is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
