Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1103
Peak #1103
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.1M
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 1
7 days▲ 1
30 days▲ 1
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP YouTube Lyte currently ranks #1103 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.7.32, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #101 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 August 31, 2026, WP YouTube Lyte ranks #1103 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
