Pym.js Embeds
v3.0.0by Automattic · updated 3 days ago
A WordPress block and shortcode for embedding iframes that are responsive horizontally and vertically, using the NPR Visuals Team's Pym.js.
- Rank
- #16,377
- Up101 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 118
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.5K
- 5,522 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Pym.js Embeds at a glance
Pym.js Embeds is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 100+ active installs, the #16,377 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.0.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 32 plugins tagged “Embeds”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats166 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Pym.js Embeds |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 118 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 119 |
Rank over time
#16,377 · up 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,377 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,478 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,453 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,407 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,303 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,463 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,410 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,402 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,345 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,277 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,347 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,376 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,432 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.84% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #16407 → #16377
- Tested up to 5.4.25 → 7.1.4
- Released 3.0.0 (was 2.0.0)
- Rank #16376 → #16407
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.047%
- v3.035%
- v1.319%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Jun 17, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Pym.js Embeds
How many websites use Pym.js Embeds?
Pym.js Embeds is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,377 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Pym.js Embeds been downloaded?
5,522 times in total since 2016.
When was Pym.js Embeds last updated?
Version 3.0.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago).
Is Pym.js Embeds compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Pym.js Embeds still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Pym.js Embeds have?
No one has reviewed Pym.js Embeds on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Pym.js Embeds?
The plugins most like Pym.js Embeds, by the tags they share, are Shortcoder (100K+), Advanced iFrame (40K+) and Tabby Responsive Tabs (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 118 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.5K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2026 |
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