Embed Tidal
Embed the Tidal web player via pasting a URL or using a shortcode. Works well with the Shortcake shortcode UI.
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Embed Tidal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Embed Tidal stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| shortcake | #24 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| streaming | >100 |
| tidal | #8 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Embed Tidal
From the official readme · v0.2.0Description
Supports:
- Tracks
- Albums
- Playlists
- Videos
- Videos with related content
You can paste URLs – just like with YouTube videos – in any form the web player supports. E.g.:
- https://listen.tidal.com/album/1885832
- https://tidal.com/track/64978614
- https://tidal.com/video/25025156
Installation
Install and activate like any regular plugin. You should know the drill.
Changelog
0.2.0
- Refactor in to class. Thanks to paulschreiber.
0.1.1
- Accomodate for the new playlist ID format.
0.1.0
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
Embed Tidal: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Embed Tidal free?
Yes. Embed Tidal is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed Tidal safe to use in 2026?
Embed Tidal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed Tidal?
Embed Tidal is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,768 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed Tidal work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Tidal is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Embed Tidal last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on March 12, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Embed Tidal?
Embed Tidal is developed and maintained by Bjørn Johansen.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Tidal?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Tidal are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).
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