WordPress plugin comparison
Github Embed vs Writing On GitHub
At a glance
- Github Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Writing On GitHub.
- On a typical day, Github Embed is downloaded about 21 times, Writing On GitHub about 2.
- Writing On GitHub is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 3.9 from 14 reviews.
- Github Embed was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Apr 6, 2020 for Writing On GitHub.
- Github Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Writing On GitHub.
- Github Embed has been around longer: since 2013, against 2017 for Writing On GitHub.
Line by line
Github Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Github Embed |  Writing On GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,928 | #29,933 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 549 | 76 |
| Rating | 3.9(14) | 4.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.4.25 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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