# Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists

> Embed YouTube Block has 6K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews and 4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 88/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Embed YouTube Block is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 88/100 on our health check.

**Embed YouTube videos without slowing down your site. Easily embed one or multiple videos, shorts, and playlists.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 6K+
- **Total downloads:** 61,847
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,963 (+196.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 88/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Phi Phan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mr2p/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-youtube-embed-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | #47 | 997 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #14 | 471 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | #71 | 1,285 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | #18 | 575 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | #15 | 378 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | #49 | 10,000 |
| embed | #11 | 6,150 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,731 |
| video | #51 | 7,447 |
| youtube | #7 | 5,218 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 97.3%
- 1.0: 2.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Aug 26, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (523) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Embed YouTube Block safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Embed YouTube Block is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 88/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Embed YouTube Block?
Embed YouTube Block is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 61,847 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 3,963 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Embed YouTube Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Embed YouTube Block up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Embed YouTube Block need?
Embed YouTube Block requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Embed YouTube Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on September 23, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Embed YouTube Block?
Embed YouTube Block is developed and maintained by Phi Phan.

### What are the best alternatives to Embed YouTube Block?
The most popular alternatives to Embed YouTube Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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