Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Embed Files from Google Drive currently ranks #3294 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3277, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (19/day).
- The latest release, v5.3.0, shipped on May 9, 2025 (528 days ago) — release #34 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #3294 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3286 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3290 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3280 |
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 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
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 | 22 |
| 2026-09-30 | 18 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 18 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 22 |
| 2026-03-31 | 20 |
| 2026-02-28 | 18 |
| 2026-01-31 | 30 |
| 2025-12-31 | 12 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 24 |
| 2025-08-31 | 196 |
| 2025-07-31 | 23 |
| 2025-06-30 | 33 |
| 2025-05-31 | 39 |
| 2025-04-30 | 14 |
| 2025-03-31 | 19 |
| 2025-02-28 | 16 |
| 2025-01-31 | 22 |
| 2024-12-31 | 16 |
| 2024-11-30 | 12 |
| 2024-10-31 | 24 |
| 2024-09-30 | 47 |
| 2024-08-31 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.3.0 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Browse for Google Drive documents and embed directly in your posts/pages. Extends Google Apps Login plugin so no extra user auth required.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Embed Files from Google Drive?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Embed Files from Google Drive?
As of October 18, 2026, Embed Files from Google Drive ranks #3294 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3277.
When was Embed Files from Google Drive last updated?
Embed Files from Google Drive was last updated on May 9, 2025 (version 5.3.0). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes Embed Files from Google Drive?
Embed Files from Google Drive is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
