Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)
by Syed Balkhi · Content & Feeds
Also makes 98 other plugins · 21.7M+ installs across the portfolio →
The Feeds for YouTube plugin allows you to display customizable YouTube feeds from any YouTube channel.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈190K estimated
Momentum
-28%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 0/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
91 health vs 64 average across 1,193 Content & Feeds plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.7%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 2.7M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Content & Feeds plugin keeps 0.8%, across 863 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Content & Feeds plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 14 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 205 reviews, smoothed to 4.66★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
19%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| youtube widget your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| youtube your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| youtube video | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| youtube channel your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| youtube plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| youtube feed your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| sidebar youtube video | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| custom youtube channel | #1 | #1 | — |
| channel | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| youtube gallery your tag | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| wordpress youtube | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| youtube wordpress | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| youtube video feed | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| youtube mobile video | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| youtube gallery plugin | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| feeds | #8 | #8 | 0 |
| post related youtube video | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| responsive youtube video | #3 | #3 | — |
| youtube channel feed | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| wordpress youtube video player | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
186 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 143 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “feeds”, “tiktok gallery” and “you” (#8, #16 and #16 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 223.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
14
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v2.11.0 · 28 Oct 2026
52
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.6 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ pzh204mo ago
I tried many different plugins and this was the easiest to use. Once the site starts generating revenue, we will go Pro
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wilhal5mo ago
I’ve been using this plugin for several years now because it is a good and reliable product. On top of that, its customer support is really fast too. Two thumbs up!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ izrodmon6mo ago
Really happy with the plug in but 3 stars only because their subscription “tiers” it’s kinda unnecessary from the consumer perspective, having all the features bundles into tiers it’s a little annoying, developers not looking for the user best interest, its like a PC vs the MACS, PC wants to sell you a virus program and Mac don’t even get any virus, if you know what I mean. Got the plug and grateful, but for the Agencies out there that want to use this plug in for your clients, II will not recommend this. Round corners? Upgrade, Change Font Color? Upgrade, come on.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pilou592106mo ago
super great réactivity
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ magnerra7mo ago
Gostei bastante das funcionalidades do plugin, a versão gratuita já fornece aspectos essenciais, podendo configurar a quantidade de vídeos a aparecer no site, e também aparece botão de saiba mais, se inscrever no canal. A versão paga oferece edição dos títulos, mas mesmo na versão gratuita se passar o mouse sobre a imagem o título do vídeo já aparece. E se a pessoa clicar no vídeo abre a aba no próprio site para assistir. Gostei bastante. O preço anual também achei justo.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ joekercom8mo ago
User friendly, highly effective plugins, not to mention excellent support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ healthmanifested8mo ago
I was having an issue and they were super helpful and super fast at fixing it. I really appreciate their help.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fzpassociates611mo ago
I have been using Smash Balloon for my own website and my clients’ for several years, and it works great. The feeds to the website add a great look and bring more viewers to the website and social media accounts. Smash Balloon never bursts my bubble.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.7.0 New: Added a modern Gutenberg block for the YouTube feed. Existing feeds using the legacy block continue to render without reconfiguration. New: WPConsent integration for GDPR cookie consent compliance, including a GDPR 2.7.0
- — Version 2.6.6 Fix: Additional plugin hardening. 2.6.6
- — Version 2.6.5 Fix: Elementor CSS no longer double-prefixes, preventing 301 redirects on preview URLs. Fix: Cron update no longer triggers a PHP 8.x fatal when a source video has been deleted or set private. 2.6.5
- — Version 2.6.4 Fix: Additional plugin hardening. 2.6.4
- — Version 2.6.3 Tweak: Added optional deactivation feedback survey to help us improve the plugin. 2.6.3
- — Version 2.6.2 Fix: Additional plugin hardening. 2.6.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.11.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) <= 2.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-07-10 CVE-2024-6256 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.1 Patched in 2.2.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Feeds for YouTube <= 2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-09-13 CVE-2023-4841 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1 Patched in 2.1.2
- 2021-07-20 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.4.1 Patched in 1.4.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 19 languages, 4 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "The Feeds for YouTube plugin allows you to display customizable YouTube feeds from any YouTube channel."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,199 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "youtube widget" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-03-30 90K+ → 100K+ up after 46 days in tier
- 2024-02-13 80K+ → 90K+ up after 55 days in tier
- 2023-12-20 70K+ → 80K+ up after 47 days in tier
- 2023-11-03 60K+ → 70K+ up after 42 days in tier
- 2023-09-22 50K+ → 60K+ up after 202 days in tier
- 2023-03-04 40K+ → 50K+ up after 396 days in tier
- 2022-02-01 30K+ → 40K+ up after 199 days in tier
- 2021-07-17 20K+ → 30K+ up after 98 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades 100K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
GS YouTube Gallery – Video Feed, Channel Playlist & YouTube Slider 100+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A - Y Youtube Channel Plugin 80+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags D
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Video Gallery – YouTube Playlist, Channel Gallery by YotuWP 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Automatic YouTube Gallery – Embed Auto-Updating YouTube Video Galleries, Feeds, Playlists & Channels 9K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
YourChannel: Everything you want in a YouTube plugin. 9K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags C
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