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oEmbed Plus

By Ayesh Karunaratne

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

oEmbed Plus Review - In-Depth Analysis

oEmbed Plus allows embedding Facebook and Instagram posts in WordPress editors. It restores functionality removed in WordPress 5.5.1.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

oEmbed Plus adds support for embedding Facebook and Instagram posts in both the Block Editor and Classic Editor of WordPress. This feature was previously available but was removed due to the deprecation of legacy APIs used by WordPress core.

Before WordPress version 5.5.1, users could embed various types of content from Instagram and Facebook. However, changes made by Facebook in October 2020 necessitated the use of new APIs, which this plugin implements to restore the embedding capability.

To use this plugin, you will need to register for a Facebook developer account and create an app to obtain the necessary API credentials. The setup process does not require coding, but an API key must be created and configured for the plugin to function properly.

For detailed setup instructions, refer to the oEmbed Plus guide available at PHP.Watch. Please note that this project is not owned, endorsed, or affiliated with Facebook Inc. or Instagram LLC.

Comparing to Alternatives

oEmbed Plus stands out in the media embedding space with its focused functionality and ease of use. While there are other plugins offering broader embedding features, oEmbed Plus excels in its niche.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Clean and elegant code with no bloat
Supports multisite installations with wp-config key definitions
Effectively solves Instagram and Facebook embed issues
Provides clear documentation and on-screen guidance
Requires minimal setup beyond Facebook App registration

Weaknesses

Limited to specific social media embeds
Requires Facebook App registration and approval
Lacks broader media embedding features found in alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Helpful and Timely Plugin' - diraph
'Works perfectly, and elegantly coded for MultiSite' - Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems)
'The plugin solves the problem with the Instagram and Facebook embed codes' - Junior Miranda
'Love the wp-config option!' - Jimmy Lee
'Awesome, works great after Facebook API access' - tavara

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Dependency on Facebook App approval process
Limited scope compared to more comprehensive embedding plugins

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a reliable and lightweight solution specifically for Facebook and Instagram embeds, especially in multisite WordPress environments.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a plugin with extensive media embedding options or who prefer to avoid the Facebook App registration process.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for embedding Facebook and Instagram content with no limitations.

Final Verdict

oEmbed Plus is a highly effective and well-coded plugin that addresses specific embedding challenges with Facebook and Instagram. Its perfect user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for users needing focused functionality without bloat.

While it requires Facebook App registration and lacks broader embedding features, its ease of use and multisite support make it an excellent option for those prioritizing simplicity and reliability in social media embeds.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free oEmbed Plus plugin.

Embed

Facebook

Instagram

Oembed

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, but only in versions prior to 5.5.1, and it used a legacy API that stopped working after October 24, 2020. See #50861 for more information.

Go to Settings -> Writing, and you will see a section to enter Facebook App ID and Secret.

Alternately, you can set the Facebook App ID and secret in the wp-config.php file. If they are set in the wp-config.php file, the settings form in Settings -> Writing section will be disabled. To enter the Facebook App ID and secret, update the wp-config.php file in root of your WordPress installation, and append the following lines:

define('OEMBED_PLUS_FACEBOOK_APP_ID', '<App ID Here>'); define('OEMBED_PLUS_FACEBOOK_SECRET', '<Secret Here>');

It is possible to completely hide the administration form added by this plugin in Admin Settings Writing page. This can be helpful if you set the configuration values in the wp-config.php file, and keep the administration UI minimal.

To hide the administration form, update the wp-config.php file with an extra line:

define('OEMBED_PLUS_HIDE_ADMIN_UI', true);

Contributors and developers

“oEmbed Plus” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Ayesh Karunaratne

Free Version Docs

WPS

7

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 7

Version

1.6

Last updated

5 years ago

Active installations

4,000+

WordPress version

5.6.20 or higher

PHP version

7.1 or higher

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oEmbed Plus Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (7)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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