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Better Core Video Embeds

by Highrise Digital · WordPress.org page

v1.3.8 Tested up to WP 6.8.8 PHP 7.0+

Better Core Video Embeds has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 17,182 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 2, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Better Core Video Embeds at a glance

Active installs
300+
Total downloads
17,182
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Better Core Video Embeds well maintained?

Support threads resolved
0 of 1
recent threads on the WordPress.org support forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1
One-star reviews
0%
0 of 11 reviews on WordPress.org

Better Core Video Embeds reviews and ratings

11 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

11 reviews

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  • The best in its category, but...

    The plugin is excellent, super optimized, and does what it promises. However, I believe my case might be an exception — or perhaps not — because after using it for another month, I noticed that my site had disappeared from YouTube’s analytics in the external access section. I deactivated the plugin, and the site reappeared, so something in the way the plugin works must have interfered with YouTube’s interpretation.

    Helison S. Cruz

  • Simply works

    It doesn't interfere with other speed optimization plugins.

    jay437

  • Easy. Works. Great.

    Install and activate and your video embeds are better. Deactivate and your video embeds continue to work as they always did. So go for the better! I am recommending this at my next Meetup.

    Peter Ingersoll

  • One of my go-to plugins

    Easy to set-up and it just works. Embedded videos behave and will fill the width of your container / group and scripts aren't loaded until the user clicks to watch the video. Custom thumbnails are a great update too!

    Emily Rapport

  • Great plugin

    It does exactly what it needs to out of the box, and support has been very prompt.

    Jesse Fisher

  • Brilliant

    This is a brilliant plugin that does what it does perfectly with no fuss or muss. If you embed any videos on your site, this is a must.

    motorsportprospects

Details

A plugin which enhances the core embed block for Youtube, Daily Motion and Vimeo videos by not loading unnecessary scripts until they are needed.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • embed
  • oembed
  • performance
  • vimeo
  • youtube

More from Highrise Digital

Version
1.3.8
Last updated
Jun 2, 2025
First published
Nov 26, 2022
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
7.0
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Better Core Video Embeds FAQ

How many active installs does Better Core Video Embeds have?

WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Better Core Video Embeds as of September 7, 2026.

Is Better Core Video Embeds still maintained?

The last release was on June 2, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Does Better Core Video Embeds have good support?

On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Better Core Video Embeds are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.

Is Better Core Video Embeds free?

Better Core Video Embeds is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.