Optimize Youtube Video
advanced: [opt-youtube-video id=dQw4w9WgXcQ imgformat=jpg width=480 height=360 title=”Youtube title here” showtitle=1 lazyload=1 lazyattr=data-srcset ytattrs=?autoplay=1&controls=0 ytthumbail=hqdefault…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (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 Optimize Youtube Video stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Optimize | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
| videos | >100 |
| youtube | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Optimize Youtube Video
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
- Simple plugin to optimize youtube videos and improve the site page speed score.
- css and js are minimal and inlined for better performance.
Shortcode
advanced:
[opt-youtube-video id=dQw4w9WgXcQ imgformat=jpg width=480 height=360 title=”Youtube title here” showtitle=1 lazyload=1 lazyattr=data-srcset ytattrs=?autoplay=1&controls=0 ytthumbail=hqdefault thumbnailclass=lazyload]
or
simple:
[opt-youtube-video id=dQw4w9WgXcQ]
youtube thumbnail lists: default, mqdefault, hqdefault, sddefault, maxresdefault
Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Optimize Youtube Video
- Go to Settings > Optimize Youtube Video
Maintainer
Changelog
= 2.0.0
* simplify the plugin using shortcode
= 1.2.2
* fix nowebp typo
* set hqdefault for desktop
* set mqdefault for mobile
= 1.2.1
* fix vendor
= 1.2.0
* removing variable translations
= 1.1.0
* add option to enable lazyload for loggedin user, escape variables
= 1.0.0
* First major release
For developers
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FAQ
Optimize Youtube Video: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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