# Zip Embed

> Zip Embed has 10+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Zip Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Upload a zip archive and let WP embed its contents into a post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,797
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+51.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 12, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zip-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | >100 | 375 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | >100 | 218 |
| [zip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip/) | #27 | 50 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media library | >100 | 5,650 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |
| zip | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Images – One-click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-images/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jun 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/folders/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1,523) | Oct 13, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-media-library/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (298) | Jul 15, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Crop-Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crop-thumbnails/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Dec 3, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [WP Extra File Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extra-file-types/) | 40K+ | 3.4/5 (39) | Oct 28, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Zip Embed safe to use in 2026?
Zip Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zip Embed?
Zip Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,797 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zip Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Zip Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Zip Embed last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on November 12, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Zip Embed?
Zip Embed is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Zip Embed?
The most popular alternatives to Zip Embed are Instant Images (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Delete Unuse… (90K+ installs) and Folders (90K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zip-embed/ · Generated 2026-10-14 10:07 UTC by PageForge