# Awesome YouTube Embed

> Awesome YouTube Embed has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Awesome YouTube Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Get Rid of Annoying YouTube Suggested, Recommended, Related videos that shows up at the end of your YouTube embedded video**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,159
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+22.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Cobbysoft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/optimalplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-youtube-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 187 |
| [recommended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recommended/) | #3 | 4 |
| [related](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related/) | #46 | 76 |
| [suggested](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/suggested/) | #1 | 1 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 377 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 9,625 |
| recommended | >100 | 5,789 |
| related | >100 | 7,500 |
| suggested | >100 | 1,406 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,226 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [If Menu – Visibility control for Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-menu/) | 50K+ | 4.1/5 (130) | Dec 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Visibility for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-visibility-for-elementor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (88) | Sep 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Shipping Method For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Apr 29, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome YouTube Embed free?
Yes. Awesome YouTube Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Awesome YouTube Embed safe to use in 2026?
Awesome YouTube Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Awesome YouTube Embed?
Awesome YouTube Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,159 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Awesome YouTube Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Awesome YouTube Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Awesome YouTube Embed last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 24, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Awesome YouTube Embed?
Awesome YouTube Embed is developed and maintained by Cobbysoft.

### What are the best alternatives to Awesome YouTube Embed?
The most popular alternatives to Awesome YouTube Embed are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), If Menu (50K+ installs) and WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+ installs).


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