WordPress plugin comparison
Github Embed vs WP List Gists
At a glance
- Github Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against fewer than 10 for WP List Gists.
- On a typical day, Github Embed is downloaded about 21 times, WP List Gists about 1.
- WP List Gists is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.9 from 14 reviews.
- Github Embed was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Apr 28, 2015 for WP List Gists.
- Github Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.2.39 for WP List Gists.
Line by line
Github Embed leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Github Embed |  WP List Gists |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,940 | – |
| Active installs | 1K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 555 | 26 |
| Rating | 3.9(14) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.2.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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