Resize Vimeo
This plugin gets the current dimensions of the video you post and increases them to a set width and increases the height accordingly, keeping the same width-height ratio as the original player.
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Resize Vimeo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Resize Vimeo stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| video | >100 |
| vimeo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Resize Vimeo
From the official readme · v0.3Description
This plugin gets the current dimensions of the video you post and increases them to a set width and increases the height accordingly, keeping the same width-height ratio as the original player.
Installation
- Upload
resize-vimeo.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set the width that you want the videos to be from the Resize Vimeo menu
Changelog
0.3
- Admin menu created to let you pick what the width should be.
0.1
- First version. Resizes all videos to 776 pixels wide.
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FAQ
Resize Vimeo: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Resize Vimeo free?
Yes. Resize Vimeo is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Resize Vimeo safe to use in 2026?
Resize Vimeo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Resize Vimeo?
Resize Vimeo is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,477 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does Resize Vimeo work with WordPress 7.1?
Resize Vimeo is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Resize Vimeo last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on October 27, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes Resize Vimeo?
Resize Vimeo is developed and maintained by Josh Betz.
What are the best alternatives to Resize Vimeo?
The most popular alternatives to Resize Vimeo are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs).
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