Embed GitHub Gist
v0.13by dflydev · updated 14 years ago
Embed GitHub Gists into WordPress.
- Rank
- #14,353
- Up80 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 149
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.7K
- 13,722 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed GitHub Gist at a glance
Embed GitHub Gist is a WordPress plugin by dflydev with 100+ active installs, the #14,353 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.13 came out on Dec 13, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Gist”, it ranks #3. 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 stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed GitHub Gist |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 149 · -7.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 161 |
Rank over time
#14,353 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,353 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,433 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,345 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,201 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,273 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,390 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,316 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,308 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,292 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,300 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,314 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,373 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,350 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.36% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.45% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.13100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.13
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.6
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 24, 2010
- Last updated
- Dec 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed GitHub Gist
How many websites use Embed GitHub Gist?
Embed GitHub Gist is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,353 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed GitHub Gist been downloaded?
13,722 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Embed GitHub Gist last updated?
Version 0.13 came out on Dec 13, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Embed GitHub Gist compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed GitHub Gist’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Embed GitHub Gist still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed GitHub Gist have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Embed GitHub Gist?
The plugins most like Embed GitHub Gist, by the tags they share, are Gist GitHub Shortcode (200+), WP Github Gist (30+) and Simple Gist Embed (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 149 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 13.7K |
| Author | dflydev |
| First released | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Version | 0.13 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 13, 2012 |
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