Best swf plugins for WordPress

The most popular swf plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP-SWFObject leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Easy Flash Embed (800+) and Allow Swf Upload (400+). All 11 plugins tagged “swf” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 10 swf plugins

1.
WP-SWFObject
The most installed swf plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.2.1.
2.
Easy Flash Embed
800+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 2.9.2.
3.
Allow Swf Upload
400+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 5 reviews, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.7.41.
4.
Swf Upload Enabler
200+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.4.34.
5.
swfObject Reloaded
100+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 14 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.4.2.
6.
Add SWF Support for Media Uploader
60+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
7.
JJ SwfObject
30+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 15 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.1.4.
8.
Flash Video Resizer
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 14 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.3.2.
9.
BillyBenSWF
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 15 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.1.4.
10.
Tierra's Billboard Manager
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 15 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.0.5.