WP-Git-Embed
Embed GitHub, Gist or Bitbucket files. See: https://github.com/gbaptista/wp-git-embed
Consider an alternative
WP-Git-Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 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 WP-Git-Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Bitbucket | #84 |
| embed | >100 |
| Gist | #96 |
| git | >100 |
| Github | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-Git-Embed
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Embed GitHub, Gist or Bitbucket files.
See: https://github.com/gbaptista/wp-git-embed
Installation
See: https://github.com/gbaptista/wp-git-embed
Changelog
Fix file names.
0.4
- Fix file names.
0.3
- Custom files and links support.
- Automatic highlighting.
0.2
- GitHub Gist and Bitbucket support.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best WP-Git-Embed alternatives
All Bitbucket plugins →
FAQ
WP-Git-Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP-Git-Embed free?
Yes. WP-Git-Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP-Git-Embed safe to use in 2026?
WP-Git-Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP-Git-Embed?
WP-Git-Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,299 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP-Git-Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Git-Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP-Git-Embed last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on April 4, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes WP-Git-Embed?
WP-Git-Embed is developed and maintained by Guilherme Baptista.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Git-Embed?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Git-Embed are Documents from Git (200+ installs), WP Pusher Slack Notificatio… (40+ installs) and GitHub & BitBucket Project… (10+ installs).
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
