# VideoEngage

> VideoEngage 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.** VideoEngage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**With VideoEngage you can easily embed video files and create video overlays like banner ads, clickable buttons or optin forms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,194
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 7, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** caprine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/caprine/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/videoengage/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 579 |
| [video marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-marketing/) | #3 | 4 |
| [video-ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-ads/) | #3 | 6 |
| [vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vimeo/) | #73 | 102 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 382 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| video | >100 | 7,648 |
| video marketing | >100 | 965 |
| video-ads | >100 | 696 |
| vimeo | >100 | 1,276 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,320 |

## 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 (344) | Oct 1, 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) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 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 VideoEngage free?
Yes. VideoEngage is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is VideoEngage safe to use in 2026?
VideoEngage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VideoEngage?
VideoEngage is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,194 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VideoEngage work with WordPress 7.1?
VideoEngage is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was VideoEngage last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 7, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes VideoEngage?
VideoEngage is developed and maintained by caprine.

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


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