# Github Embed

> Github Embed has 1K+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews and 458 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Github Embed is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 30,736
- **Downloads (30 days):** 458 (-9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lee Willis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/leewillis77/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/github-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #40 | 471 |
| [Github](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/github/) | #1 | 77 |
| [oembed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oembed/) | #10 | 101 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed | #22 | 6,167 |
| Github | #2 | 6,883 |
| oembed | #26 | 558 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 78.3%
- 2.1: 15.8%
- Other: 5.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedpress/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (306) | Sep 24, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [iframe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iframe/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (56) | May 17, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Aug 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [PDF.js Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdfjs-viewer-shortcode/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Apr 21, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Embed PDF Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-pdf-viewer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Embeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-embeds/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Github Embed safe to use in 2026?
Github Embed is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Github Embed?
Github Embed is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,736 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 458 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Github Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Github Embed up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### When was Github Embed last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Github Embed?
Github Embed is developed and maintained by Lee Willis.

### What are the best alternatives to Github Embed?
The most popular alternatives to Github Embed are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-embed/ · Generated 2026-09-29 01:08 UTC by PageForge