Embed Block for GitHub vs Pochipp
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Pochipp leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,085, ahead of Embed Block for GitHub at #9,603. Over the last 7 days Pochipp held its place and Embed Block for GitHub climbed 25 places. Pochipp has the largest install base, roughly 75× the next: 30K+ active installs against 400+ for Embed Block for GitHub. Downloads this week: Pochipp 873 and Embed Block for GitHub 42. Ratings: Embed Block for GitHub 4.2★ from 5 and Pochipp 4.2★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Embed Block for GitHub | Pochipp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #9,603 ▲ 25 | #1,085 ▬ |
| Active installs | 400+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 42 | 873 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (5) | 4.2★ (5) |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.3 | 1.20.3 |
| Best rank on record | #9,473 | #1,083 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | May 2021 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Embed Block for GitHub or Pochipp?
By active installs, Pochipp: 30K+ sites run it against 400+ for Embed Block for GitHub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Embed Block for GitHub or Pochipp?
Pochipp, at #1,085 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Embed Block for GitHub at #9,603. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Embed Block for GitHub or Pochipp alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.