# Speaker Deck Embed

> Speaker Deck Embed has 60+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Speaker Deck Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Easily embed Speaker Deck presentations in your WordPress blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,240
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+78% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** May 1, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Wiebe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mattwiebe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/speakerdeck-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 474 |
| [oembed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oembed/) | #36 | 101 |
| [presentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/presentation/) | #4 | 24 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #67 | 209 |
| [speakerdeck](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speakerdeck/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed | >100 | 6,348 |
| oembed | >100 | 587 |
| presentation | >100 | 1,419 |
| slideshow | >100 | 721 |
| speakerdeck | #2 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## 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 (307) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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) | Oct 10, 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 Speaker Deck Embed free?
Yes. Speaker Deck Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Speaker Deck Embed safe to use in 2026?
Speaker Deck Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Speaker Deck Embed?
Speaker Deck Embed is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,240 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Speaker Deck Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Speaker Deck Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Speaker Deck Embed last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 1, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Speaker Deck Embed?
Speaker Deck Embed is developed and maintained by Matt Wiebe.

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


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