IMDb API
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 IMDb API stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| imdb | #27 |
| imdb-api | #15 |
| movie | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About IMDb API
From the official readme · v1.2.0Installation
- Upload
wp-imdb-api.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
$imdb = new IMDbapi();
$data = $imdb->get(‘tt0004614′,’json’);
in your templates - Click here to generate new API (require login)
Changelog
1.2.0
- Update search by title
1.1.0
- Add metabox for post and page action
- Store Inforamtion In “wp_postmeta” Wp Table.
- Store posters into wordpress upload directory.
- redesign ui.
- Ajax search
- Search results are now editable
- Uploading poster automatically via url.
1.0
- Start new plugin
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FAQ
IMDb API: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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