# Embed Code – Headers & Footers by DesignBombs

> Embed Code has 4K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 305 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Embed Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**Easily insert or embed header and footer code in WordPress. Embed Code makes embedding global or page/post-specific header and footer code super easy. It can be used to add almost anything, including:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 4K+
- **Total downloads:** 60,789
- **Downloads (30 days):** 305 (+4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** designbombs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/designbombs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed-code/) | #2 | 6 |
| [embed javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed-javascript/) | #1 | 1 |
| [footer code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer-code/) | #2 | 5 |
| [header code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header-code/) | #1 | 6 |
| [tracking code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking-code/) | #2 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed code | >100 | 3,622 |
| embed javascript | >100 | 1,870 |
| footer code | >100 | 3,124 |
| header code | >100 | 7,336 |
| tracking code | >100 | 5,757 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 99.5%
- 1.1: 0.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Embed social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-social-media/) | 60+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Oct 30, 2020 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [TurnClick Embed Code for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/turnclick/) | <10 | — | Apr 29, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 5 | [EmbedVideoGjirafa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-videogjirafa/) | <10 | — | Jun 17, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [tagmate.io — code snippet installer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tagmate-io-code-snippet-installer/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2020 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embed Code free?
Yes. Embed Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Embed Code safe to use in 2026?
Embed Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Embed Code?
Embed Code is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 60,789 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 305 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Embed Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Code is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Embed Code need?
Embed Code requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Embed Code last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on August 4, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Embed Code?
Embed Code is developed and maintained by designbombs.

### What are the best alternatives to Embed Code?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Code are Advance Custom HTML (10K+ installs), Embed social media (60+ installs) and TurnClick Embed Code for Wo… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-code/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:43 UTC by PageForge