Embed Images in Comments
v0.6by Dugonja · updated 9 years ago
Embed direct image links in your comments with an img tag.
- Rank
- #17,124
- Down32 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 94
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.7K
- 6,658 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Images in Comments at a glance
Embed Images in Comments is a WordPress plugin by Dugonja with 90+ active installs, the #17,124 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.6 came out on Aug 16, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 63 plugins tagged “convert”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats74 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Images in Comments |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 94 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 95 |
Rank over time
#17,124 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,124 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,092 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,132 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,084 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,097 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,132 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,122 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,106 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,095 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,106 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,113 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.05% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17106 → #17134Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7.1
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Images in Comments
How many websites use Embed Images in Comments?
Embed Images in Comments is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,124 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Images in Comments been downloaded?
6,658 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Embed Images in Comments last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Aug 16, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Embed Images in Comments compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Images in Comments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Embed Images in Comments still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Images in Comments have?
4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Images in Comments?
The plugins most like Embed Images in Comments, by the tags they share, are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+), Disable Comments (1M+) and Broken Link Checker (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 94 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 6.7K |
| Author | Dugonja |
| First released | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.7.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 16, 2017 |
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