oEmbed for Comments
v0.6by r-a-y · updated 16 years ago
Enable oEmbed support for comments. Requires WP 2.9+.
- Rank
- #21,320
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,812 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
oEmbed for Comments at a glance
oEmbed for Comments is a WordPress plugin by r-a-y with 50+ active installs, the #21,320 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.6 came out on Mar 17, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 116 plugins tagged “oembed”, it ranks #40. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | oEmbed for Comments |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,320 · up 204 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,320 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,328 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,292 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,290 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,466 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,465 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,492 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,445 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,484 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,472 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,582 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,524 |
Growth %
Average +0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 17, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 17, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about oEmbed for Comments
How many websites use oEmbed for Comments?
oEmbed for Comments is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,320 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has oEmbed for Comments been downloaded?
5,812 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was oEmbed for Comments last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Mar 17, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is oEmbed for Comments compatible with the latest WordPress?
oEmbed for Comments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 oEmbed for Comments still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does oEmbed for Comments have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to oEmbed for Comments?
The plugins most like oEmbed for Comments, by the tags they share, are One Click Close Comments (5K+), Bulk Delete Comments (5K+) and Comments Like Dislike (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | r-a-y |
| First released | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 17, 2010 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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- Rank
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