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Easy Flash Embed vs swfObject Reloaded (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Easy Flash Embed

Easy Flash Embed

4(4)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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swfObject Reloaded

swfObject Reloaded

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, swfObject Reloaded has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Easy Flash Embed leads in active installations (900 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy Flash Embed has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while swfObject Reloaded has 33K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Easy Flash Embed
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swfObject Reloaded5/5
Total Reviews
4Easy Flash Embed
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swfObject Reloaded1
Active Installs
900Easy Flash Embed
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swfObject Reloaded200
Total Downloads
55K+Easy Flash Embed
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swfObject Reloaded33K+
Support Resolution
N/AEasy Flash Embed
swfObject ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoEasy Flash Embed
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swfObject Reloaded13 years ago
First Released
2010Easy Flash Embed
swfObject Reloaded2010
Age
16 yearsEasy Flash Embed
swfObject Reloaded16 years
WP Requires
2.9+Easy Flash Embed
swfObject Reloaded2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Easy Flash Embed
swfObject Reloadedfalse+
Business Model
FreeEasy Flash Embed
swfObject ReloadedFree
Latest Version
1.0Easy Flash Embed
swfObject Reloaded1.6

Rating Breakdown

Easy Flash Embed

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

swfObject Reloaded

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Easy Flash Embed Reviews

by IreneLinda

No support

A past developer installed this plugin for us a few years ago. Now that I maintain the site myself, forum support is essential. I’ve posted help requests in the plugin support forum and even emailed t

by Martijn van der Kooij

Works fine with WordPress 4.0.1

The plugin is very simpel and that is probably the reason it still works perfectly in the WordPress 4 version. Highly recommended if you still have some shockwave files around.

by Ch1gg1ns

Works as expected

Works like I expected it to. Easy to use Flash shortcode plugin.

swfObject Reloaded Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy Flash Embed or swfObject Reloaded more popular?
Easy Flash Embed has 900 active installations while swfObject Reloaded has 200. Easy Flash Embed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy Flash Embed or swfObject Reloaded?
Easy Flash Embed has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews, while swfObject Reloaded has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Easy Flash Embed and swfObject Reloaded free?
Easy Flash Embed is free and swfObject Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy Flash Embed or swfObject Reloaded?
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?
Easy Flash Embed was last updated 8 years ago and swfObject Reloaded was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.