WP Calameo
v2.1.8by calameo · updated 2 years ago
This plugin allows to embed Calaméo publications in blog posts. Copy the WordPress embed code and paste it into your post.
- Rank
- #3,902
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,410
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 78.5K
- 78,520 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Calameo at a glance
WP Calameo is a WordPress plugin by calameo with 3K+ active installs, the #3,902 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 35% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1.8 came out on Mar 7, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “calameo”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats521 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Calameo |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,406 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,406 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,394 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,406 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,401 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,400 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,400 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,396 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,396 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,402 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,406 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,407 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,407 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,407 |
Rank over time
#3,902 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,902 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,914 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,903 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,903 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,907 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,907 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,906 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,906 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,909 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,905 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,903 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,905 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,916 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,914 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,915 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3916 → #3907Downloads +11.1%
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.195%
- v2.05.1%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 21, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 7, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Calameo
How many websites use WP Calameo?
WP Calameo is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,902 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Calameo been downloaded?
78,520 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats
When was WP Calameo last updated?
Version 2.1.8 came out on Mar 7, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is WP Calameo compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Calameo’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.
Does WP Calameo have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep WP Calameo up to date. See its security record
Is WP Calameo still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Calameo have?
2.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Calameo?
The plugins most like WP Calameo, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick … (20K+) and Disable Embeds (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- Positive
- 25%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 75%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,410 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 78.5K |
| Author | calameo |
| First released | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Version | 2.1.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 7, 2024 |
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