Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP YouTube Lyte currently ranks #1101 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1100, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 164 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 17% versus the month before (198/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.32, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #101 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1101 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1102 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1103 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1104 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 148 |
| 2026-09-30 | 205 |
| 2026-08-31 | 250 |
| 2026-07-31 | 91 |
| 2026-06-30 | 82 |
| 2026-05-31 | 61 |
| 2026-04-30 | 158 |
| 2026-03-31 | 296 |
| 2026-02-28 | 65 |
| 2026-01-31 | 68 |
| 2025-12-31 | 76 |
| 2025-11-30 | 231 |
| 2025-10-31 | 94 |
| 2025-09-30 | 135 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Frank Goossens |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.32 |
| Versions released | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2010-05-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
High performance YouTube video, playlist and audio-only embeds which don't slow down your blog and offer optimal accessibility.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP YouTube Lyte?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is WP YouTube Lyte?
As of October 17, 2026, WP YouTube Lyte ranks #1101 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1100.
When was WP YouTube Lyte last updated?
WP YouTube Lyte was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.7.32). It has shipped 101 releases in total.
Who makes WP YouTube Lyte?
WP YouTube Lyte is developed by Frank Goossens. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2010.
