Gist GitHub Shortcode vs oEmbed Gists and Files (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, Gist GitHub Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gist GitHub Shortcode has accumulated 8.8K+ total downloads while oEmbed Gists and Files has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gist GitHub Shortcode | oEmbed Gists and Files | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 8.8K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Age | 14 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Gist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files5/5
Total Reviews
6Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄oEmbed Gists and Files1
Active Installs
200Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄oEmbed Gists and Files30
Total Downloads
8.8K+Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄oEmbed Gists and Files1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AGist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and FilesN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoGist GitHub Shortcode
►oEmbed Gists and Files1 year ago
First Released
2012Gist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files2022
Age
14 yearsGist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files4 years
WP Requires
3.8+Gist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files5.9+
PHP Requires
false+Gist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files7.1+
Business Model
FreeGist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and FilesFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Gist GitHub Shortcode
oEmbed Gists and Files1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Gist GitHub Shortcode
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
oEmbed Gists and Files
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gist GitHub Shortcode or oEmbed Gists and Files more popular?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has 200 active installations while oEmbed Gists and Files has 30. Gist GitHub Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gist GitHub Shortcode or oEmbed Gists and Files?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while oEmbed Gists and Files has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Gist GitHub Shortcode and oEmbed Gists and Files free?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is free and oEmbed Gists and Files is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gist GitHub Shortcode or oEmbed Gists and Files?
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?
Gist GitHub Shortcode was last updated 5 years ago and oEmbed Gists and Files was last updated 1 year ago.
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