# Privacy Embed

> Privacy Embed has <10 active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Privacy Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds some shortcodes to let you embed external content like youtube videos on your wordpress pages. Nothing new so far – why another plugin?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,242
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 22, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 5.1.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Julian Groshaupt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/juliangroshaupt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/privacy-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 519 |
| [Spotify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spotify/) | #20 | 20 |
| [Spotify embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spotify-embed/) | #3 | 3 |
| [youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube/) | >100 | 385 |
| [YouTube embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-embed/) | #18 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| Spotify | >100 | 187 |
| Spotify embed | #83 | 94 |
| youtube | >100 | 5,390 |
| YouTube embed | >100 | 1,591 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cookie Compliance for WordPress – Cookie Consent, GDPR & CCPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-notice/) | 800K+ | 4.8/5 (3,026) | Oct 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiebot/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (440) | Oct 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Statify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/statify/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (51) | Sep 20, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Termly – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uk-cookie-consent/) | 80K+ | 3.6/5 (204) | Jan 9, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Koko Analytics – Privacy-Friendly WordPress Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/koko-analytics/) | 60K+ | 5/5 (244) | Sep 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [eRecht24 Legal Texts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/erecht24/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [Force Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-login/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (101) | Jun 19, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Statify – Extended Evaluation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extended-evaluation-for-statify/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Aug 26, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Privacy Embed safe to use in 2026?
Privacy Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Privacy Embed?
Privacy Embed is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,242 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Privacy Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Privacy Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Privacy Embed need?
Privacy Embed requires PHP 5.1.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Privacy Embed last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on June 22, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Privacy Embed?
Privacy Embed is developed and maintained by Julian Groshaupt.

### What are the best alternatives to Privacy Embed?
The most popular alternatives to Privacy Embed are Cookie Compliance for WordP… (800K+ installs), WP Consent API (200K+ installs) and Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/privacy-embed/ · Generated 2026-10-20 02:30 UTC by PageForge