Zip Embed
v0.4by Kailey (trepmal) · updated 15 years ago
Upload a zip archive and let WP embed its contents into a post.
- Rank
- #43,524
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,819 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Zip Embed at a glance
Zip Embed is a WordPress plugin by Kailey (trepmal) with 10+ active installs, the #43,524 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.4 came out on Nov 12, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 53 plugins tagged “zip”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Zip Embed |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#43,524 · up 4,202 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,524 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,447 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,767 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,520 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,237 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,726 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 12, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Zip Embed
How many websites use Zip Embed?
Zip Embed is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,524 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Zip Embed been downloaded?
2,819 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Zip Embed last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Nov 12, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Zip Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Zip Embed’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.
Is Zip Embed 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 Zip Embed have?
No one has reviewed Zip Embed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Zip Embed?
The plugins most like Zip Embed, by the tags they share, are Instant Images (100K+), Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (60K+) and File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Kailey (trepmal) |
| First released | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2011 |
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