# Simple Video Info

> Simple Video Info has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Video Info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Simple Video Info is a lightweight plugin to get stats from any YouTube or Vimeo video. It works by pinging the respective API to retrieve information about your video.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,855
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-19.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jpollock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jpollock/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-video-info/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 590 |
| [video counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-counter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [video stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-stats/) | #2 | 2 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #78 | 105 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 385 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| video | >100 | 7,767 |
| video counter | >100 | 705 |
| video stats | >100 | 504 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,309 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,384 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (346) | Oct 15, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Interactive Content – H5P](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/h5p/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (61) | Jul 30, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced WordPress Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-backgrounds/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Aug 26, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WP YouTube Lyte](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (206) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Oct 10, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 7 | [HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [VOD Infomaniak](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vod-infomaniak/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (4) | Mar 20, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (21) | Aug 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [WP101 Video Tutorial Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp101/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (11) | Dec 6, 2024 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Video Info safe to use in 2026?
Simple Video Info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Video Info?
Simple Video Info is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,855 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Video Info work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Video Info is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Video Info last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 28, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Video Info?
Simple Video Info is developed and maintained by jpollock.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Video Info?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Video Info are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs).


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