WordPress plugin comparison
Embedly vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Embedly.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Embedly about 23.
- Code Embed is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 3.5 from 20 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Feb 20, 2026 for Embedly.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Embedly.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2010 for Embedly.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embedly |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,397 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 569 | 3K |
| Rating | 3.5(20) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.44 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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