WordPress plugin comparison
Embed Block for GitHub vs Github Embed
At a glance
- Github Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against 400+ for Embed Block for GitHub.
- On a typical day, Github Embed is downloaded about 21 times, Embed Block for GitHub about 5.
- Embed Block for GitHub is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 3.9 from 14 reviews.
- Embed Block for GitHub was updated more recently: Aug 28, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for Github Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Github Embed has been around longer: since 2013, against 2019 for Embed Block for GitHub.
Line by line
Github Embed leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed Block for GitHub |  Github Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,697 | #6,940 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 160 | 528 |
| Rating | 4.2(5) | 3.9(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.49 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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