swfObject Reloaded
v1.6by CodeAndReload · updated 14 years ago
Allows easy embedding (shortcode inserted via Add Media button while posting) and better management of swf files.
- Rank
- #13,013
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 169
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 33.9K
- 33,874 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
swfObject Reloaded at a glance
swfObject Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by CodeAndReload with 100+ active installs, the #13,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.6 came out on Oct 11, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “flex”. 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 stats91 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | swfObject Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 169 · -8.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185 |
Rank over time
#13,013 · up 157 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,013 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,015 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,040 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,045 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,054 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,056 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,077 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,085 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,069 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,076 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,064 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,156 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,176 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,170 |
Growth %
Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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.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.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 28, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about swfObject Reloaded
How many websites use swfObject Reloaded?
swfObject Reloaded 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 #13,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has swfObject Reloaded been downloaded?
33,874 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was swfObject Reloaded last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Oct 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is swfObject Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
swfObject Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 swfObject Reloaded 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 swfObject Reloaded have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to swfObject Reloaded?
The plugins most like swfObject Reloaded, by the tags they share, are FileBird (200K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Media Library Assistant (70K+). 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 | ≈ 169 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 33.9K |
| Author | CodeAndReload |
| First released | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2012 |
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