Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch
4.8★ (12 ratings) · Current rank #5574
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch currently ranks #5574 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.0.9, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (today) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | bPlugins |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.9 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2019-04-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A modern, accessible, fully customizable YouTube video player for WordPress. Embed videos with a simple shortcode – responsive and lightweight.
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch a free plugin?
Yes — Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch?
As of August 7, 2026, Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch ranks #5574 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch last updated?
Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 2.0.9). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch?
Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch is developed by bPlugins. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2019.
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