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Embed Files from Google Drive

v5.3.0

by Syed Balkhi · updated 1 year ago

Browse for Google Drive documents and embed directly in your posts/pages. Extends Google Apps Login plugin so no extra user auth required.

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Rank
#3,297
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 4,590
4K+ reported · High
Total downloads
322.2K
322,159 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
48 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +28.6% (30d)·Toward 5K+ · ETA ~10d

Embed Files from Google Drive at a glance

Embed Files from Google Drive is a WordPress plugin by Syed Balkhi with 4K+ active installs, the #3,297 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Version 5.3.0 came out on May 9, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 37 plugins tagged “google drive”. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

882 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Embed Files from Google Drive Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEmbed Files from Google Drive
Nov 7, 202633
Nov 6, 202628
Nov 5, 202636
Nov 4, 202629
Nov 3, 202633
Nov 2, 202652
Nov 1, 202632
Oct 31, 202618
Oct 30, 202625
Oct 29, 202624
Oct 28, 202635
Oct 27, 202626
Oct 26, 202648
Oct 25, 202629
Oct 24, 202625
Oct 23, 202635
Oct 22, 202651
Oct 21, 202637
Oct 20, 202622
Oct 19, 202655
Oct 18, 202615
Oct 17, 202622
Oct 16, 202622
Oct 15, 202612
Oct 14, 202622
Oct 13, 202626
Oct 12, 202635
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202623
Oct 9, 202617

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 4,588 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.4.6K4.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20264,588
Nov 7, 20264,590
Nov 5, 20264,599
Nov 4, 20264,593
Nov 3, 20264,589
Nov 2, 20264,591
Nov 1, 20264,587
Oct 31, 20264,594
Oct 30, 20264,608
Oct 29, 20264,607
Oct 28, 20264,598
Oct 27, 20264,603

Rank over time

#3,297 · up 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.3K#3.3KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,297
Nov 7, 2026#3,299
Nov 6, 2026#3,296
Nov 5, 2026#3,295
Nov 4, 2026#3,299
Nov 3, 2026#3,299
Nov 2, 2026#3,295
Nov 1, 2026#3,295
Oct 31, 2026#3,293
Oct 30, 2026#3,287
Oct 29, 2026#3,289
Oct 28, 2026#3,305
Oct 27, 2026#3,303
Oct 16, 2026#3,298

Growth %

Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.04%
Nov 7, 2026-0.10%
Nov 5, 2026+0.13%
Nov 4, 2026+0.09%
Nov 3, 2026-0.04%
Nov 2, 2026+0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.15%
Oct 31, 2026-0.30%
Oct 30, 2026+0.02%
Oct 29, 2026+0.20%
Oct 28, 2026-0.11%

Active installs band

4K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.3.8K4K4.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20264K+
Nov 7, 20264K+
Nov 6, 20264K+
Nov 5, 20264K+
Nov 4, 20264K+
Nov 3, 20264K+
Nov 2, 20264K+
Nov 1, 20264K+
Oct 31, 20264K+
Oct 30, 20264K+
Oct 29, 20264K+
Oct 28, 20264K+
Oct 27, 20264K+
Oct 16, 20264K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3305 → #3295Downloads +16.4%
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v5.365%
  • v5.229%
  • Other6.6%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★48 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
5.3.0
Requires WordPress
5.5
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
7.2
First released
Jan 20, 2014
Last updated
May 9, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Embed Files from Google Drive

How many websites use Embed Files from Google Drive?

Embed Files from Google Drive is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,297 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Embed Files from Google Drive been downloaded?

322,159 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times. See download stats

When was Embed Files from Google Drive last updated?

Version 5.3.0 came out on May 9, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is Embed Files from Google Drive compatible with the latest WordPress?

Embed Files from Google Drive’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.

Does Embed Files from Google Drive have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Embed Files from Google Drive. See its security record

Is Embed Files from Google Drive still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Embed Files from Google Drive have?

4.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Embed Files from Google Drive?

The plugins most like Embed Files from Google Drive, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

48 reviews

  • 5 stars: 32 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 3 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
  • 1 stars: 9 reviews, 19%
Positive
73%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
21%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Embed Files from Google Drive
Estimated installs≈ 4,590
Reported installs4K+
Rating4.0
Reviews48
Total downloads322.2K
AuthorSyed Balkhi
First releasedJan 20, 2014
Version5.3.0
Requires WP5.5
Requires PHP7.2
Last updatedMay 9, 2025

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