Embed Javascript
v1.4 Lite Versionby sw.galati · updated 14 years ago
Used for embedding javascript in posts and pages.
- Rank
- #22,863
- Up116 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,238 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Javascript at a glance
Embed Javascript is a WordPress plugin by sw.galati with 40+ active installs, the #22,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4 Lite Version came out on May 11, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 92 plugins tagged “google map”, it ranks #26. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Javascript |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,863 · down 211 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,863 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,979 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,958 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,953 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,864 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,864 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,859 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,764 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,851 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,902 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,645 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,713 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,652 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.33% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4 Lite Version
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 24, 2011
- Last updated
- May 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Javascript
How many websites use Embed Javascript?
Embed Javascript is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Javascript been downloaded?
6,238 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Embed Javascript last updated?
Version 1.4 Lite Version came out on May 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Embed Javascript compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Javascript’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Javascript still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Javascript have?
No one has reviewed Embed Javascript on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Javascript?
The plugins most like Embed Javascript, by the tags they share, are Embeds for YouTube (9K+), Embed YouTube Block (6K+) and Simple YouTube Embed (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | sw.galati |
| First released | Nov 24, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4 Lite Version |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 11, 2012 |
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