Embed Link
v1.0.4by jamesdlow · updated 2 months ago
Embed any link in Wordpress using it's open graph thumbnail image
- Rank
- #45,426
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,642 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Link at a glance
Embed Link is a WordPress plugin by jamesdlow with 10+ active installs, the #45,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 5.6.0. Among the 116 plugins tagged “oembed”, it ranks #77. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats133 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,426 · down 5,004 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,426 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,635 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,276 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #35,258 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,710 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,422 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.6.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 5, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Link
How many websites use Embed Link?
Embed Link is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Link been downloaded?
1,642 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Embed Link last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 26, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Embed Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Link’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.0, 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 Link still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Link have?
No one has reviewed Embed Link on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Link?
The plugins most like Embed Link, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), VK Link Target Controller (30K+) and Embed PDF Viewer (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | jamesdlow |
| First released | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
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