Who is Embed Link for?

Embed Link is an open-source project built for wordPress site owners and content editors.

Yes — Embed Link is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does Embed Link run on?

Embed Link runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Embed Link still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What projects are similar to Embed Link?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Simple Link Embed, OpenGraph Fallback Embed, and Forward: Embed Image Links.

Who develops Embed Link?

Embed Link is developed by jamesdlow.

When did Embed Link launch?

Embed Link first shipped in 2021.

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Embed Link

Name: Embed Link
Author: jamesdlow

wordpress.orgOther creative

Embed Link is an open-source WordPress plugin that embeds external links using their Open Graph thumbnail images. It is installed on a WordPress site and used from the Gutenberg editor by site owners and content editors.

Open SourceWebEmbeddableSelf-hosted

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Overview

4 features

Embed Link is an Other creative project. It focuses on embedding external links in WordPress posts with a visual Open Graph thumbnail. Embed Link is an open-source project aimed at wordPress site owners and content editors. Embed Link is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by jamesdlow, and it first shipped in 2021. Among its 4 catalogued features are link embedding, Open Graph thumbnails, and gutenberg support. The interface is available in Catalan and English. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Link embedding
Open Graph thumbnails
Gutenberg support
WordPress integration

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy PolicyOpen SourceFree tierMulti-language

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed4 Sept · 11:21 UTC
Embed Link verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Embed Link

What does Embed Link do?: Embed Link focuses on embedding external links in WordPress posts with a visual Open Graph thumbnail. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who is Embed Link for?: Embed Link is an open-source project built for wordPress site owners and content editors.
Is Embed Link free?: Yes — Embed Link is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Embed Link run on?: Embed Link runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Embed Link still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Embed Link?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Simple Link Embed, OpenGraph Fallback Embed, and Forward: Embed Image Links.Simple Link Embed OpenGraph Fallback Embed Forward: Embed Image Links
Who develops Embed Link?: Embed Link is developed by jamesdlow.
When did Embed Link launch?: Embed Link first shipped in 2021.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: Catalan, English
License: Open Source
First seen: 4 Sept 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners and content editors
Model: Open source
Solves: Embedding external links in WordPress posts with a visual Open Graph thumbnail.

Registered as

WordPress.org: embed-link

Developer

jamesdlow

Index record

Indexed: 4 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 4 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: embed-link-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 4 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 4 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-link

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