Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Github Embed currently ranks #6909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6845, first reached on Sep 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 15 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.1, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (66 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #6909 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6867 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6917 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6901 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 26 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Lee Willis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.1 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2013-02-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Github Embed?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Github Embed?
As of October 18, 2026, Github Embed ranks #6909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6845.
When was Github Embed last updated?
Github Embed was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 2.2.1). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Github Embed?
Github Embed is developed by Lee Willis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2013.
