Zip Embed
Upload a zip archive and let WP embed its contents into a post.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (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 Zip Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| media library | >100 |
| upload | >100 |
| zip | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Zip Embed
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Upload a zip archive and let WP embed its contents into a post.
Please note that you’ll still be restricted by your server’s maximum upload size.
New plugin. Please report bugs to trepmal (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
0.4
- Multisite compatibility
Installation
This is a new plugin. Only those comfortable using and providing feedback for new plugins should use this.
If you don’t know how to install a plugin, this plugin isn’t for you (yet).
Changelog
0.4
- Multisite compatibility
- Prep for localization
0.3
- Fixed broken “Upload Zip” redirect
- Better naming of saved text files (recoginize directories)
0.2
- Added a formatting option
0.1
- First release
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FAQ
Zip Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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