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Github Embed

v2.2.1

by Lee Willis · updated 2 months ago

Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:

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Rank
#6,928
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,130
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
31.4K
31,449 all-time
Rating
3.9/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +23.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~3mo

Github Embed at a glance

Github Embed is a WordPress plugin by Lee Willis with 1K+ active installs, the #6,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 2.2.1 came out on Aug 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 99 plugins tagged “Github”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

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

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

562 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Github Embed Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.152025Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateGithub Embed
Nov 7, 202621
Nov 6, 202621
Nov 5, 202619
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202620
Nov 2, 202625
Nov 1, 202626
Oct 31, 202624
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202622
Oct 25, 202623
Oct 24, 202616
Oct 23, 202618
Oct 22, 202628
Oct 21, 202618
Oct 20, 202615
Oct 19, 202625
Oct 18, 202614
Oct 17, 202626
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202617
Oct 14, 202621
Oct 13, 202616
Oct 12, 202613
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202621
Oct 9, 202613

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,129 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.1K1.1K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,129
Nov 7, 20261,129
Nov 5, 20261,132
Nov 4, 20261,134
Nov 3, 20261,129
Nov 2, 20261,130
Nov 1, 20261,129
Oct 31, 20261,137
Oct 30, 20261,134
Oct 29, 20261,140
Oct 28, 20261,138
Oct 27, 20261,136

Rank over time

#6,928 · down 7 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.9K#6.9K#6.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,928
Nov 7, 2026#6,929
Nov 6, 2026#6,939
Nov 5, 2026#6,925
Nov 4, 2026#6,925
Nov 3, 2026#6,930
Nov 2, 2026#6,921
Nov 1, 2026#6,920
Oct 31, 2026#6,896
Oct 30, 2026#6,911
Oct 29, 2026#6,893
Oct 28, 2026#6,924
Oct 27, 2026#6,921

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.13%
Nov 5, 2026-0.18%
Nov 4, 2026+0.44%
Nov 3, 2026-0.09%
Nov 2, 2026+0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.70%
Oct 31, 2026+0.27%
Oct 30, 2026-0.53%
Oct 29, 2026+0.18%
Oct 28, 2026+0.18%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6924 → #6925Downloads +16.7%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

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

  • v2.280%
  • v2.115%
  • Other4.8%

Rating trend

3.9★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2.1
Requires WordPress
6.2
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 4, 2013
Last updated
Aug 13, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Github Embed

How many websites use Github Embed?

Github Embed is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Github Embed been downloaded?

31,449 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats

When was Github Embed last updated?

Version 2.2.1 came out on Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is Github Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Github Embed have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Github Embed. See its security record

Is Github Embed still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Github Embed have?

3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Github Embed?

The plugins most like Github Embed, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), Disable Embeds (10K+) and Embedly (2K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.9

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 10 reviews, 71%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 4 reviews, 29%
Positive
71%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
29%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Github Embed
Estimated installs≈ 1,130
Reported installs1K+
Rating3.9
Reviews14
Total downloads31.4K
AuthorLee Willis
First releasedFeb 4, 2013
Version2.2.1
Requires WP6.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 13, 2026

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