MediaEmbedder
v2012.02.12by CJ_Jackson · updated 14 years ago
Multimedia Embedder that relies on template, unlike oEmbed, therefore allowing users full control over html code.
- Rank
- #41,848
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,876 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MediaEmbedder at a glance
MediaEmbedder is a WordPress plugin by CJ_Jackson with 10+ active installs, the #41,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 2012.02.12 came out on Feb 13, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 198 plugins tagged “photo”, it ranks #105. It was first released in 2011.
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 | MediaEmbedder |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| 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 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#41,848 · up 5,277 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,848 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,385 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,212 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,603 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,762 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,431 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,125 |
Growth %
Average +1.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| 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.
- v2012.02100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2012.02.12
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 26, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MediaEmbedder
How many websites use MediaEmbedder?
MediaEmbedder 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 #41,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MediaEmbedder been downloaded?
3,876 times in total since 2011.
When was MediaEmbedder last updated?
Version 2012.02.12 came out on Feb 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is MediaEmbedder compatible with the latest WordPress?
MediaEmbedder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 MediaEmbedder still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MediaEmbedder have?
No one has reviewed MediaEmbedder on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to MediaEmbedder?
The plugins most like MediaEmbedder, by the tags they share, are Phoenix Media Rename (50K+), Default Featured Image (50K+) and Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | CJ_Jackson |
| First released | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Version | 2012.02.12 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2012 |
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