Embed Link ShortCode
v3.1.1by nosuko · updated 9 years ago
This plugin adds a shortcode to get a similar functionality that has facebook when a link is pasted to the input status.
- Rank
- #38,735
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,792 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Link ShortCode at a glance
Embed Link ShortCode is a WordPress plugin by nosuko with 10+ active installs, the #38,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 3.1.1 came out on Nov 20, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 304 plugins tagged “link”, it ranks #161. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Link ShortCode |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#38,735 · up 6,732 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #38,735 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,269 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,077 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,769 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,646 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,986 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,331 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,909 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,324 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,880 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,467 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.69% |
| 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 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -15.38% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Rank #45467 → #42769
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.1100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 4, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 20, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Link ShortCode
How many websites use Embed Link ShortCode?
Embed Link ShortCode 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 #38,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Link ShortCode been downloaded?
2,792 times in total since 2015.
When was Embed Link ShortCode last updated?
Version 3.1.1 came out on Nov 20, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Embed Link ShortCode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Link ShortCode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 ShortCode still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Link ShortCode have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Link ShortCode?
The plugins most like Embed Link ShortCode, by the tags they share, are Spreaker Shortcode (4K+), Interact Quiz & Form Embed (3K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | nosuko |
| First released | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Version | 3.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
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