# IMDb API

> IMDb API has 10+ active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IMDb API 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.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,506
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+44% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 21, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tuyenlaptrinh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tuyenlaptrinh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-imdb-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [imdb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/imdb/) | #3 | 9 |
| [imdb-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/imdb-api/) | #1 | 1 |
| [movie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/movie/) | #9 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| imdb | #27 | 37 |
| imdb-api | #15 | 19 |
| movie | >100 | 191 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPMDB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmdb/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 4, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [Lumière Movies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lumiere-movies/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 11, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [FilmGetter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filmgetter/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Add Movie Trailers and Games Trailers to your site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imdb-video-movie-trailers/) | 10+ | — | Nov 10, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [iCheckMovies Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/icheckmovies-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jan 14, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [NanTuki YiFy-Torrent Adder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nantuki-yify-torrent-adder/) | 10+ | — | Nov 14, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [PJ IMDB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pj-imdb/) | 10+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Aug 7, 2019 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Movie Grabber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/movie-grabber/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 4, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IMDb API safe to use in 2026?
IMDb API 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 IMDb API?
IMDb API is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,506 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IMDb API work with WordPress 7.1?
IMDb API 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 IMDb API last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 21, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes IMDb API?
IMDb API is developed and maintained by tuyenlaptrinh.

### What are the best alternatives to IMDb API?
The most popular alternatives to IMDb API are WPMDB (40+ installs), Lumière Movies (30+ installs) and FilmGetter (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-imdb-api/ · Generated 2026-10-18 15:21 UTC by PageForge