Embed GitHub Gist vs WP-Gistpen (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Embed GitHub Gist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed GitHub Gist has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while WP-Gistpen has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed GitHub Gist | WP-Gistpen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Age | 16 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.13 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5Embed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen5/5
Total Reviews
4Embed GitHub Gist
◄WP-Gistpen1
Active Installs
100Embed GitHub Gist
◄WP-Gistpen10
Total Downloads
13K+Embed GitHub Gist
◄WP-Gistpen5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed GitHub Gist
WP-GistpenN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoEmbed GitHub Gist
►WP-Gistpen5 years ago
First Released
2010Embed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen2014
Age
16 yearsEmbed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen12 years
WP Requires
2.8.6+Embed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Embed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen5.4+
Business Model
FreeEmbed GitHub Gist
WP-GistpenFree
Latest Version
0.13Embed GitHub Gist
WP-Gistpen1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Embed GitHub Gist
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Gistpen
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed GitHub Gist or WP-Gistpen more popular?
Embed GitHub Gist has 100 active installations while WP-Gistpen has 10. Embed GitHub Gist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed GitHub Gist or WP-Gistpen?
Embed GitHub Gist has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while WP-Gistpen has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Embed GitHub Gist and WP-Gistpen free?
Embed GitHub Gist is free and WP-Gistpen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed GitHub Gist or WP-Gistpen?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Embed GitHub Gist was last updated 13 years ago and WP-Gistpen was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.