Embed Block for GitHub
v0.3by Jb Audras · updated 2 months ago
Easily embed GitHub repositories in Gutenberg Editor.
- Rank
- #9,670
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 433
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.2K
- 11,161 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Block for GitHub at a glance
Embed Block for GitHub is a WordPress plugin by Jb Audras with 400+ active installs, the #9,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Aug 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 99 plugins tagged “Github”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats173 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Block for GitHub |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 434 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 433 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 433 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 433 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 435 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 433 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 440 |
Rank over time
#9,670 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,670 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,678 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,671 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,658 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,663 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,678 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,667 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,675 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,674 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,664 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,653 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,698 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,692 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.59% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9698 → #9658Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Aug 26, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Block for GitHub
How many websites use Embed Block for GitHub?
Embed Block for GitHub is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Block for GitHub been downloaded?
11,161 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Embed Block for GitHub last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Aug 28, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Embed Block for GitHub compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Embed Block for GitHub still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Block for GitHub have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Block for GitHub?
The plugins most like Embed Block for GitHub, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Spectra Legacy (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 40%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 433 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 11.2K |
| Author | Jb Audras |
| First released | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
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