Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Meta Embeds currently ranks #10598 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10535, first reached on Aug 31, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 100+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 300+ today — it crossed the 300+ mark around August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jun 15, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #10598 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10535 |
| 2026-07-31 | #15275 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 14 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-30 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-15 |
| Added to directory | 2026-04-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Embed Threads, Instagram, and Facebook content in your WordPress site. Paste a URL and get a rich embed — no access tokens required.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Meta Embeds?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Meta Embeds?
As of September 1, 2026, Meta Embeds ranks #10598 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10535.
When was Meta Embeds last updated?
Meta Embeds was last updated on June 15, 2026 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Meta Embeds?
Meta Embeds is developed by Facebook. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2026.
