Simple Video Info
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Video Info stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| video | >100 |
| video counter | >100 |
| video stats | >100 |
| vimeo | >100 |
| youtube | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Simple Video Info
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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.
Just use the provided shortcode to get the following information:
- Number of plays
- Number of likes
- Number of comments
- Video title
- Video description
- Video length
- Video thumbnail images
- Video tags
- Video link
- Video publish date
To get information for videos hosted on YouTube you’ll first need a YouTube Data API Key.
Installation
- Upload and activate Simple Video Info
- Register for a YouTube Data API Key. (For YouTube only – Vimeo videos do not require a key)
- Go to ‘Settings -> Simple Video Info’ and enter your key. (For YouTube only – Vimeo videos do not require a key)
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FAQ
Simple Video Info: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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