Genesis Media Project
The Genesis Media Project plugin currently adds a video post type with easy to use meta fields for adding videos to your site.
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Genesis Media Project shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Genesis Media Project stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| genesis | >100 |
| genesiswp | #36 |
| menu | >100 |
| studiopress | #72 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About Genesis Media Project
From the official readme · v0.9.0.2Description
The Genesis Media Project plugin currently adds a video post type with easy to use meta fields for adding videos to your site.
Videos are imported via the WordPress oEmbed feature, or may be inserted via embed code.
MP4 videos may also be added by inserting a URL to the hosted video and are played using the Flowplayer video player.
Unlike other video plugins, all code is validated and works correctly with WordPress scripting for maximum compatibility.
Video thumbnails are automatically pulled from several sources including
- Youtube
- Vimeo
- Dailymotion
Wmode is correctly set for videos allowing drop down menus and overlays to work correctly with the video.
This plugin requires the Genesis Theme Framework aff link
Special Thanks
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the folks at StudioPress, their themes make my life easier.
Installation
- Upload the entire
genesis-media-projectfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Genesis Theme Settings
- Select desired menu options and save settings
Changelog
0.9.0.2 (4-24-2012 : Current)
- Fixed conflict with plugins that bypass the theme functions.
- Minor class updates to prepare for next major update.
0.9.0.1 (3-06-2012)
- Fixed HTML tag mismatch when using embed field
0.9.0 (2-24-2012)
- First Public Release
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FAQ
Genesis Media Project: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Genesis Media Project free?
Yes. Genesis Media Project is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Genesis Media Project safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Media Project shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Genesis Media Project?
Genesis Media Project is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,615 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Genesis Media Project work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Media Project is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Genesis Media Project last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.0.2, was released on April 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Genesis Media Project?
Genesis Media Project is developed and maintained by Nick the Geek.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Media Project?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Media Project are Genesis eNews Extended (40K+ installs), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+ installs) and Genesis Simple Share (10K+ installs).
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