# Video Callout

> Video Callout has 50+ active installs and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Video Callout works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Add a video popup to your posts with an optional delay and display frequency. Fully customisable window with modal option.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 4,612
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+25.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.1.19594
- **Last updated:** Aug 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Web Engineer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/web-engineer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/video-callout/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google drive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-drive/) | #8 | 31 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 477 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 587 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #45 | 105 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 385 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google drive | >100 | 922 |
| popup | >100 | 5,266 |
| video | >100 | 7,705 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,290 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,348 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Embed Files from Google Drive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-drive-embedder/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (48) | May 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Image and video gallery from Google Drive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skaut-google-drive-gallery/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (39) | Aug 27, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Cloud Storage Manager for Fluent Forms – Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, S3 Uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloud-storage-manager/) | 400+ | 5/5 (7) | Oct 12, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Embed Google Drive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-google-drive/) | 100+ | 2/5 (1) | May 27, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Cloud Customer Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloud-customer-area/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 22, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [DriveHub – Google Drive Integration / File Manager, Image Gallery & Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drivehub/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 14, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Customer Cloud Gallery – Google Drive & Dropbox Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customer-cloud-gallery/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Drive Upload for Gravity Forms (Google Drive)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drive-upload-for-gravity-forms-google-drive/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 1, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Docs2Site – Export Google Docs Into WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docs2site/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 26, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [BackupEase – Scheduled Backup, Restore & Site Migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backupease/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 6, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Video Callout safe to use in 2026?
Video Callout works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Video Callout?
Video Callout is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,612 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Video Callout work with WordPress 7.1?
Video Callout is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Video Callout need?
Video Callout requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Video Callout last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1.19594, was released on August 7, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Video Callout?
Video Callout is developed and maintained by Web Engineer.

### What are the best alternatives to Video Callout?
The most popular alternatives to Video Callout are Embed Files from Google Dri… (4K+ installs), Image and video gallery fro… (4K+ installs) and Cloud Storage Manager for F… (400+ installs).


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