Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos, Websites, Source Codes, and more
v1.4.0by Rudy Susanto · updated 3 years ago
Embed any external content into WordPress posts and pages. It works seamlessly on Gutenberg, Elementor, classic editor, the embed shortcode, as well a …
- Rank
- #9,888
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 417
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.4K
- 11,437 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Extended at a glance
Embed Extended is a WordPress plugin by Rudy Susanto with 400+ active installs, the #9,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Oct 23, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “embed maps”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats121 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Extended |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 417 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 417 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 417 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 419 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 419 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 419 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 418 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 420 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 420 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 419 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 420 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 420 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 425 |
Rank over time
#9,888 · down 30 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,888 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,886 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,871 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,863 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,871 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,868 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,874 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,846 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,852 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,866 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,867 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,876 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,858 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.48% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.18% |
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 #9876 → #9863
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.485%
- v1.315%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 19, 2020
- Last updated
- Oct 23, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Extended
How many websites use Embed Extended?
Embed Extended 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 #9,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Extended been downloaded?
11,437 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Embed Extended last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Oct 23, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Embed Extended compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Extended’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Extended still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Extended have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Extended?
The plugins most like Embed Extended, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), Embed Privacy (10K+) and Disable Embeds (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 417 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 11.4K |
| Author | Rudy Susanto |
| First released | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2023 |
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