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WP-SWFObject

v2.4

by Kodetop · updated 9 years ago

Insert Flash Movies into WordPress.

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Rank
#5,931
Down9 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,430
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
150.1K
150,095 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +38.5% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~32d

WP-SWFObject at a glance

WP-SWFObject is a WordPress plugin by Kodetop with 1K+ active installs, the #5,931 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 39% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “flv”. It was first released in 2007.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

260 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP-SWFObject Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateWP-SWFObject
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 20269
Oct 29, 202610
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20269
Oct 22, 20267
Oct 21, 202611
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 202612
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,429 · -7.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,429
Nov 7, 20261,431
Nov 5, 20261,430
Nov 4, 20261,434
Nov 3, 20261,431
Nov 2, 20261,435
Nov 1, 20261,435
Oct 31, 20261,434
Oct 30, 20261,438
Oct 29, 20261,435
Oct 28, 20261,437
Oct 27, 20261,543

Rank over time

#5,931 · down 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.9K#5.9K#5.9K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,931
Nov 7, 2026#5,922
Nov 6, 2026#5,922
Nov 5, 2026#5,924
Nov 4, 2026#5,915
Nov 3, 2026#5,917
Nov 2, 2026#5,907
Nov 1, 2026#5,910
Oct 31, 2026#5,910
Oct 30, 2026#5,902
Oct 29, 2026#5,917
Oct 28, 2026#5,921
Oct 27, 2026#5,916

Growth %

Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.14%
Nov 7, 2026+0.04%
Nov 5, 2026-0.28%
Nov 4, 2026+0.21%
Nov 3, 2026-0.28%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.07%
Oct 31, 2026-0.28%
Oct 30, 2026+0.21%
Oct 29, 2026-0.14%
Oct 28, 2026-6.87%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.494%
  • v2.36.1%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.4
Requires WordPress
1.5
Tested up to
3.2.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 18, 2007
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP-SWFObject

How many websites use WP-SWFObject?

WP-SWFObject is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,931 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP-SWFObject been downloaded?

150,095 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was WP-SWFObject last updated?

Version 2.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is WP-SWFObject compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP-SWFObject’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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-SWFObject have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP-SWFObject. See its security record

Is WP-SWFObject still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP-SWFObject have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP-SWFObject?

The plugins most like WP-SWFObject, by the tags they share, are Easy Flash Embed (800+), Flash Toolkit (10K+) and Stream Video Player (600+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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WP-SWFObject
Estimated installs≈ 1,430
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads150.1K
AuthorKodetop
First releasedMar 18, 2007
Version2.4
Requires WP1.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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