Github Embed
by Lee Willis · WordPress.org page · Website
Github Embed has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 30,393 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Github Embed at a glance
Is Github Embed well maintained?
Github Embed reviews and ratings
14 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
14 reviews
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Details
Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- embed
- Github
- oembed
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- Version
- 2.2.1
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- First published
- Feb 4, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Github Embed FAQ
How many active installs does Github Embed have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Github Embed as of September 7, 2026.
Is Github Embed still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Github Embed free?
Github Embed is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.