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Embed Post

v1.1

by Ghanshyam Khanal · updated 6 years ago

Embed a Post within another Post or Page using [embed_post] shortcode.

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Rank
#16,654
Down44 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 114
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.9K
5,909 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~46d

Embed Post at a glance

Embed Post is a WordPress plugin by Ghanshyam Khanal with 100+ active installs, the #16,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 28, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 76 plugins tagged “excerpt”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

90 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Embed Post Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.05Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEmbed Post
Nov 5, 20264
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20263
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20264
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 114 · +0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.112113114115Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026114
Nov 7, 2026115
Nov 5, 2026115
Nov 4, 2026115
Nov 3, 2026114
Nov 2, 2026115
Nov 1, 2026115
Oct 31, 2026115
Oct 30, 2026114
Oct 29, 2026112
Oct 28, 2026112
Oct 27, 2026113

Rank over time

#16,654 · up 118 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#16.6K#16.7K#16.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#16,654
Nov 7, 2026#16,610
Nov 6, 2026#16,601
Nov 5, 2026#16,613
Nov 4, 2026#16,579
Nov 3, 2026#16,627
Nov 2, 2026#16,570
Nov 1, 2026#16,607
Oct 31, 2026#16,592
Oct 30, 2026#16,646
Oct 29, 2026#16,795
Oct 28, 2026#16,801
Oct 27, 2026#16,772

Growth %

Average +0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.87%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.88%
Nov 3, 2026-0.87%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.88%
Oct 30, 2026+1.79%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.89%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #16801 → #16613Downloads +60%
    • Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.179%
  • v0.321%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
2.6
Tested up to
5.3.27
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 6, 2013
Last updated
Feb 28, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Embed Post

How many websites use Embed Post?

Embed Post 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 #16,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Embed Post been downloaded?

5,909 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Embed Post last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Feb 28, 2020 (6 years ago).

Is Embed Post compatible with the latest WordPress?

Embed Post’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Post still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Embed Post have?

4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Embed Post?

The plugins most like Embed Post, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Disable Author Pages (5K+) and Posts Like Dislike (5K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
  • 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★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Embed Post
Estimated installs≈ 114
Reported installs100+
Rating4.3
Reviews3
Total downloads5.9K
AuthorGhanshyam Khanal
First releasedJan 6, 2013
Version1.1
Requires WP2.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 28, 2020

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