Easy Flash Embed
v1.0by Vincent Boiardt · updated 9 years ago
Embed Flash easily and standard compliant with SWFObject using only a [swf] shortcode!
- Rank
- #7,330
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 859
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 55.7K
- 55,720 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Easy Flash Embed at a glance
Easy Flash Embed is a WordPress plugin by Vincent Boiardt with 800+ active installs, the #7,330 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “embedding”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats162 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Easy Flash Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 859 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 859 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 860 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 858 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 855 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 854 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 853 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 853 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 857 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 855 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 871 |
Rank over time
#7,330 · up 30 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,330 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,321 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,330 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,331 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,348 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,351 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,365 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,358 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,361 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,346 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,356 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,366 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,360 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.84% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 25, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Easy Flash Embed
How many websites use Easy Flash Embed?
Easy Flash Embed is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,330 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Easy Flash Embed been downloaded?
55,720 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Easy Flash Embed last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Easy Flash Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Easy Flash Embed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Easy Flash Embed still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Easy Flash Embed have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Easy Flash Embed?
The plugins most like Easy Flash Embed, by the tags they share, are WP-SWFObject (1K+), Embed PDF Viewer (20K+) and Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 859 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 55.7K |
| Author | Vincent Boiardt |
| First released | Feb 25, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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