oEmbed-Soundcloud
v3.0by Brandon Shutter · updated 11 years ago
This plugin allows you to copy and paste a Soundcloud URL onto a page and it will display the Soundcloud player.
- Rank
- #12,525
- Up30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 226
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.6K
- 10,607 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
oEmbed-Soundcloud at a glance
oEmbed-Soundcloud is a WordPress plugin by Brandon Shutter with 200+ active installs, the #12,525 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 3.0 came out on Aug 25, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 20 plugins tagged “soundcloud”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | oEmbed-Soundcloud |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 226 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 234 |
Rank over time
#12,525 · down 48 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,525 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,555 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,515 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,526 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,504 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,519 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,515 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,507 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,471 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,478 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,488 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,477 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.56% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v3.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 19, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about oEmbed-Soundcloud
How many websites use oEmbed-Soundcloud?
oEmbed-Soundcloud is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,525 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has oEmbed-Soundcloud been downloaded?
10,607 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was oEmbed-Soundcloud last updated?
Version 3.0 came out on Aug 25, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is oEmbed-Soundcloud compatible with the latest WordPress?
oEmbed-Soundcloud’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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-Soundcloud still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does oEmbed-Soundcloud have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to oEmbed-Soundcloud?
The plugins most like oEmbed-Soundcloud, by the tags they share, are SoundCloud Shortcode (5K+), oEmbed Plus (3K+) and Player for SoundCloud (1K+). 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 | ≈ 226 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 10.6K |
| Author | Brandon Shutter |
| First released | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2015 |
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