WordPress plugin comparison
Embed Extended vs Github Embed
At a glance
- Github Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against 400+ for Embed Extended.
- On a typical day, Github Embed is downloaded about 21 times, Embed Extended about 5.
- Embed Extended is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 3.9 from 14 reviews.
- Github Embed was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Oct 23, 2023 for Embed Extended.
- Github Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for Embed Extended.
- Github Embed has been around longer: since 2013, against 2020 for Embed Extended.
Line by line
Github Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed Extended |  Github Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,902 | #6,940 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 111 | 528 |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 3.9(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.3.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.04 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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