# Embed Wikimedia

> Embed Wikimedia has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 178 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Embed Wikimedia shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**The Embed Wikimedia plugin adds support for embedding photos from Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 4,353
- **Downloads (30 days):** 178 (+4.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 19, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samwilson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samwilson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-wikimedia/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commons/) | #1 | 3 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 481 |
| [photos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photos/) | #40 | 127 |
| [wikimedia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wikimedia/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wikipedia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wikipedia/) | #3 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commons | >100 | 5,183 |
| embed | >100 | 6,525 |
| photos | >100 | 3,545 |
| wikimedia | #38 | 47 |
| wikipedia | #93 | 193 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Commons In A Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commons-in-a-box/) | 20+ | 5/5 (9) | Jul 16, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [API Extension to support CB App](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-for-cb-app/) | <10 | — | Mar 5, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Embed Wikimedia safe to use in 2026?
Embed Wikimedia shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Embed Wikimedia?
Embed Wikimedia is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,353 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 178 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Embed Wikimedia work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Wikimedia is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Embed Wikimedia need?
Embed Wikimedia requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Embed Wikimedia last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.1, was released on October 19, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Embed Wikimedia?
Embed Wikimedia is developed and maintained by samwilson.

### What are the best alternatives to Embed Wikimedia?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Wikimedia are Commons In A Box (20+ installs) and API Extension to support CB… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-wikimedia/ · Generated 2026-10-19 18:04 UTC by PageForge