# Optimize Youtube Video

> Optimize Youtube Video has 10+ active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Optimize Youtube Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,835
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+106.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jundell Agbo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jundellagbo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/optimize-youtube-video/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #98 | 161 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 275 |
| [videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/videos/) | #37 | 74 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 380 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 | 3,188 |
| speed | >100 | 5,819 |
| videos | >100 | 7,625 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,303 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiteSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/litespeed-cache/) | 7M+ | 4.8/5 (2,776) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,961) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Disable and Remove Google Fonts / GDPR & DSGVO friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-remove-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tenweb-speed-optimizer/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (405) | Oct 9, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [A2 Optimized WP – Turbocharge and secure your WordPress site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a2-optimized-wp/) | 60K+ | 3.1/5 (43) | Feb 10, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optimize Youtube Video free?
Yes. Optimize Youtube Video is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Optimize Youtube Video safe to use in 2026?
Optimize Youtube Video shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Optimize Youtube Video?
Optimize Youtube Video is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,835 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Optimize Youtube Video work with WordPress 7.1?
Optimize Youtube Video is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Optimize Youtube Video need?
Optimize Youtube Video requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Optimize Youtube Video last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on October 14, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Optimize Youtube Video?
Optimize Youtube Video is developed and maintained by Jundell Agbo.

### What are the best alternatives to Optimize Youtube Video?
The most popular alternatives to Optimize Youtube Video are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs).


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