Title: Fediverse Embeds Author: Stefan Bohacek Published: November 15, 2023 Last modified: December 27, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fediverse-embeds/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=2997951) ![](https://ps.w.org/fediverse-embeds/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2997951) # Fediverse Embeds By [Stefan Bohacek](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fourtonfish/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fediverse-embeds.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fediverse-embeds/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fediverse-embeds/#reviews) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fediverse-embeds/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/) ## Description This plugin lets you optimize and customize embedded posts from fediverse platform that support this feature. Please visit the GitHub repo for instructions on [how to embed posts](https://github.com/stefanbohacek/fediverse-embeds-wordpress-plugin#supported-platforms) and for [general FAQ and troubleshooting tips](https://github.com/stefanbohacek/fediverse-embeds-wordpress-plugin#faq). [Learn more](https://stefanbohacek.com/project/wordpress-plugin-for-fediverse-embeds/) | [View source](https://github.com/stefanbohacek/fediverse-embeds-wordpress-plugin) ### Privacy notice When embedding a post from a fediverse server, the content of the post needs to be fetched from that server, which is then stored in your site’s database. Based on the way you configure the plugin, additional requests will be made periodically to refresh the cached data. When making requests to a third party server in general, the server will receive and may record the IP address of the server hosting your website. Please consult the privacy details and terms of use of each server you are embedding content from.( Example for mastodon.social: [About Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/privacy-policy), [Privacy policy](https://mastodon.social/privacy-policy)) ## Screenshots * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4087ae20d8b44d9f83dbff0d4dc1635a83c35e0fb9ff27caabddf85930c89e8a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very useful](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-useful-3382/)󠁿 [cybeardjm](https://profiles.wordpress.org/didierjm/) November 15, 2023 For people who migrated from X/Twitter to Mastodon and like to embed real posts in what they publish on their blog(s), instead of adding a capture/screenshot, this plugin is really useful.Disclaimer: been testing it for quite some time, long before its release… [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Fediverse Embeds” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Stefan Bohacek ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fourtonfish/) [Translate “Fediverse Embeds” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fediverse-embeds) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fediverse-embeds/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fediverse-embeds/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fediverse-embeds/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fediverse-embeds/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.5.7 * Removed debug logs. #### 1.5.6 * Removed debug logs. #### 1.5.5 * Prevent listing files inside the media upload directory. #### 1.5.4 * Improved secure downloading of embedded media files. #### 1.5.3 * Check MIME type of proxied media files after saving to disk, delete if unsafe. #### 1.5.2 * Check MIME type of proxied media files before saving to disk. #### 1.5.1 * Removed extra plugin tag to comply with WordPress Plugin Directory’s requirement of maximum 5 tags. #### 1.5.0 * Added an option to periodically refresh embedded posts. #### 1.4.7 * Added placeholder image for missing profile pictures. #### 1.4.6 * Added support for Mastodon 4.3 embed code, which uses blockquotes instead of iframes. #### 1.4.5 * Added a workaround Mastodon embed detection. #### 1.4.4 * Added internal environmental variable “FTF_FE_ALWAYS_ENQUEUE” for overriding the “should_embed_assets” function. #### 1.4.3 * Scaled down the “broken image” placeholder image. #### 1.4.2 * Fixed conflict with embedded WordPress posts. #### 1.4.1 * Added placeholder image for missing images in posts. #### 1.4.0 * Only load JS/CSS files when needed. Show a placeholder image when media attachments are not available. #### 1.3.1 * Fixed profile info section layout. #### 1.3.0 * Added an option to use an always-light or always-dark theme. #### 1.2.1 * Added missing PHP file. #### 1.2.0 * Added polyfills to support PHP 7.4+. #### 1.1.9 * Check if wp_remote_get returns a WP Error object. #### 1.1.8 * Moved the main script to the footer to resolve an issue with import maps with classic themes. #### 1.1.7 * Fixed image alt text with quotes not displaying in full. #### 1.1.6 * Removed debug statement intended for testing. #### 1.1.5 * Fixed blockquote formatting. #### 1.1.4 * Disabled development log. #### 1.1.3 * Add the “alt text” badge to videos. #### 1.1.2 * Hide the “alt text” badge from screen readers. #### 1.1.1 * Fixed code error preventing “alt text” badge from working. #### 1.1.0 * Added “alt text” badge to images. #### 1.0.15 * Fixed posts that contain only attachments and no content not rendering. #### 1.0.14 * Fixed blank display name preventing posts from rendering. #### 1.0.13 * Minor code cleanup. #### 1.0.12 * Added “defer” strategy to the main plugin JS file. #### 1.0.11 * Updated image alt text field. #### 1.0.10 * Minor code cleanup. #### 1.0.9 * Minor code cleanup. #### 1.0.8 * Minor code cleanup. #### 1.0.7 * Temporarily skip Pixelfed embeds. #### 1.0.6 * Display attached images in full height. #### 1.0.5 * Include the plugin version for easier debugging. #### 1.0.4 * Minor styling cleanup. #### 1.0.3 * Fixed fatal error when the simple_html_dom class already exists. #### 1.0.2 * Updated WordPress compatibility version. #### 1.0.1 * Keep the blockquote as parent element when rendering embedded post. #### 1.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.5.7** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **80+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fediverse-embeds/) * Tags * [embed](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/embed/)[fediverse](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/fediverse/) [mastodon](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mastodon/)[post](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fediverse-embeds/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fediverse-embeds/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Stefan Bohacek ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fourtonfish/) ## Support Got something to say? 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