Embed Images in Comments
This plugins embeds image links in comments with the img tag so the image are visible in your comment timeline.
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- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Embed Images in Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| convert | >100 |
| embed | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| links | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
About Embed Images in Comments
From the official readme · v0.6Description
This plugins embeds image links in comments with the img tag so the image are visible in your comment timeline.
Image formats supported:
1. .jpg
2. .gif
3. .png
You can specify your comment width so the images are fitted nicely. Images are not hosted on your server neither this plugin pickups any data.
Do note that people can link extremely large images and your page loading can be compromised because of that.
Demo:
Embed Comment Images
Installation
- Upload “eiic.php” to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress backend.
Changelog
XSS vulnerability fix.
0.6
- Gennady Kovshenin found and fixed XSS vulnerability.
0.5
- Wrapped inserted image with a link tag which points to original image, so the click on image opens large original version of the image.
0.4
- Bug fix. When link of the image has extension in capitalized letters e.g. .JPG image is not wrapped with the img tag.
0.3
- Added support for images residing on https urls.
0.2
- Added image resize support.
0.1
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Embed Images in Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Embed Images in Comments free?
Yes. Embed Images in Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed Images in Comments safe to use in 2026?
Embed Images in Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed Images in Comments?
Embed Images in Comments is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,548 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed Images in Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Images in Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Embed Images in Comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.6, was released on August 16, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Embed Images in Comments?
Embed Images in Comments is developed and maintained by Dugonja.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Images in Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Images in Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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