WordPress plugin comparison
Github Embed vs Simple Gist Embed
At a glance
- Github Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Simple Gist Embed.
- On a typical day, Github Embed is downloaded about 21 times, Simple Gist Embed about 1.
- Simple Gist Embed has no reviews yet.
- Github Embed was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Sep 13, 2011 for Simple Gist Embed.
- Github Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.2.1 for Simple Gist Embed.
- Simple Gist Embed has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for Github Embed.
Line by line
Github Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Github Embed |  Simple Gist Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,940 | #39,963 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 555 | 29 |
| Rating | 3.9(14) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.2.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 15 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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