# Best Github Plugins for WordPress > Compare 77 github plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Github Embed, WP Plugin Info Card, Static Site Exporter. | # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Github Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-embed/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Aug 13, 2026 | 74/100 | | 2 | [WP Plugin Info Card](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-plugin-info-card/) | 500+ | 5/5 (23) | Sep 23, 2026 | 87/100 | | 3 | [Static Site Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jekyll-exporter/) | 400+ | 3.5/5 (12) | Sep 12, 2026 | 64/100 | | 4 | [Pastacode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pastacode/) | 400+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Mar 12, 2026 | 54/100 | | 5 | [Embed Block for GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-block-for-github/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 28, 2026 | 79/100 | | 6 | [Documents from Git](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/documents-from-git/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 9, 2021 | 33/100 | | 7 | [Gist GitHub Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gist-github-shortcode/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 10, 2020 | 38/100 | | 8 | [Embed Repo for GitHub – showcase your open source projects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-github/) | 100+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 | | 9 | [Git it Write – Write posts from GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/git-it-write/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 3, 2024 | 36/100 | | 10 | [Embed GitHub Gist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-github-gist/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 13, 2012 | 32/100 | | 11 | [Canvas-Nest.js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canvas-nestjs/) | 80+ | 4/5 (2) | Jan 25, 2016 | 29/100 | | 12 | [GitHub Release Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-release-downloads/) | 60+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Nov 24, 2020 | 31/100 | | 13 | [WP Github Gist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-github-gist/) | 40+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2021 | 19/100 | | 14 | [WP Pusher Slack Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pusher-slack-notifications/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 15, 2016 | 31/100 | | 15 | [Mytory Markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mytory-markdown/) | 30+ | 5/5 (8) | Nov 23, 2022 | 36/100 | | 16 | [Markdown Renderer for GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markdown-renderer-for-github/) | 30+ | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 67/100 | | 17 | [Github Ribbon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-ribbon/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2021 | 31/100 | | 18 | [Github README](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-readme/) | 20+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 7, 2016 | 31/100 | | 19 | [Writing On GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/writing-on-github/) | 10+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Apr 6, 2020 | 29/100 | | 20 | [Deploy Trigger for GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deploy-trigger-for-github/) | 10+ | — | Sep 15, 2025 | 32/100 | | 21 | [WP-Git-Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-git-embed/) | 10+ | — | Apr 4, 2013 | 23/100 | | 22 | [Social Medias Connect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-medias-connect/) | 10+ | 2.8/5 (4) | Jul 15, 2014 | 23/100 | | 23 | [WP Github Commits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-github-commits/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2021 | 29/100 | | 24 | [Show Your GitHub Activities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-your-github-activities/) | 10+ | — | Mar 2, 2013 | 23/100 | | 25 | [DX GitHub Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-github-badge/) | 10+ | — | Apr 23, 2016 | 23/100 | | 26 | [Fancy Github Activity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-github-activity/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 8, 2018 | 30/100 | | 27 | [Stronger GitHub Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stronger-github-widget/) | 10+ | — | Aug 21, 2014 | 23/100 | | 28 | [GitHub & BitBucket Project Lister](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-bitbucket-project-lister/) | 10+ | — | Jun 11, 2013 | 23/100 | | 29 | [WP GitHub Sync Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-github-sync-meta/) | 10+ | — | Mar 30, 2017 | 23/100 | | 30 | [Front Page to Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontpage-to-category/) | 10+ | — | Feb 11, 2013 | 23/100 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the most popular github plugin for WordPress? Github Embed is the most popular github plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 3.9/5 rating on WordPress.org. ### How many github plugins are on WordPress.org? There are currently 77 plugins tagged “github” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory. ### Which github plugin has the best rating? Among the most-installed options, WP Plugin Info Card has the highest rating at 5/5 from 23 reviews. ### Are these github plugins actively maintained? 5 of the top 30 github plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness. --- Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/github/ · Generated 2026-09-26 18:59 UTC by PageForge