Embed Wikimedia
The Embed Wikimedia plugin adds support for embedding photos from Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia.
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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.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Embed Wikimedia stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| commons | >100 |
| embed | >100 |
| photos | >100 |
| wikimedia | #39 |
| wikipedia | #92 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Embed Wikimedia
From the official readme · v0.3.1Description
The Embed Wikimedia plugin adds support for embedding photos from Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
It requires no configuration, and to use you just add a URL of any of the above sites on its own line in a WordPress post or page.
Development is on Github at samwilson/embed-wikimedia;
please report all issues there.
Installation
Install in the usual way.
Changelog
Nothing unusual need be done on upgrade.
0.2.0
- Add block-editor support.
0.1.0
- Initial beta release.
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Best Embed Wikimedia alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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20+ |
| 3 |
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FAQ
Embed Wikimedia: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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 4,330 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 177 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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