Github Embed
Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (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 Github Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | #22 |
| Github | #2 |
| oembed | #26 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 14 reviews
About Github Embed
From the official readme · v2.2.1Description
Plugin that allows you to embed details from GitHub just by pasting in the URL as you would any other embed source. Currently supports:
- Repositories
- User profiles
- Project milestone summaries
- Project contributors
Coming soon:
- Gists…
The plugin provides very basic styling, but adds classes so you can style as you see fit. If anyone has some ideas for a better default stylesheet – pull requests welcome!
The main development is all going on on GitHub.
Treeware
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Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Paste a Github repo, or user URL into a post, or page
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the layout?
Yes, you can override templates by copying the relevant template from the templates folder to a folder in your theme called wp-github-oembed/
Changelog
2.2.1
- No changes. Internal re-packaging.
2.2.0
- Fix issue where data was not pass to overridden templates, making templating possible.
2.1.0
- Wrap recent commits in a tag, expanded by default. Props ZjzMisaka on GitHub
- Wrap contributor details in a tag, expanded by default.
2.0.2
- Fix issue where GitHub serves incorrectly sized images for non-avatar users
2.0.1
- Suggest Treeware donations
2.0
- Support for authenticating using personal access tokens
Screenshots
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FAQ
Github Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
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 30,724 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 461 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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