GeekShed Embed
Easily add a GeekShed IRC channel (chat room) onto your site. Also includes shortcodes for other items provided by GeekShed
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GeekShed Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GeekShed Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chat | >100 |
| geekshed | #1 |
| irc | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GeekShed Embed
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
GeekShed Embed allows a user to easily embed a GeekShed IRC channel (chat room) onto their website. In additions to creating it via the options page, there are also two shortcodes that allow for use in page and/or post. Two other shortcodes are also included; one will display a list of users currently in the room, and the other will display a small userbadge with the number of chatters in the room.
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Installation
- Upload the
GeekShed-Embedfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Visit the plugin’s options page, and set the options (and view usage instructions).
Changelog
2.0.1
- Height is not an on/off option.
2.0
- Added options page
- Shortcode no longer needed (but still included for backwards compatability), provided that a page is specified in the options.
- In addition to old shortcode, a new one is included that will use the options from the database
- Added user list, userbadge shortcodes
- Fixed error in embed code
1.0
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FAQ
GeekShed Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is GeekShed Embed free?
Yes. GeekShed Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GeekShed Embed safe to use in 2026?
GeekShed Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GeekShed Embed?
GeekShed Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,106 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.
Does GeekShed Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
GeekShed Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GeekShed Embed last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on July 16, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes GeekShed Embed?
GeekShed Embed is developed and maintained by Ryan Murphy.
What are the best alternatives to GeekShed Embed?
The most popular alternatives to GeekShed Embed are Joinchat (700K+ installs), Floating Chat Widget: Conta… (300K+ installs) and Tidio (70K+ installs).
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