swfObject Reloaded
Allows easy embedding (shortcode inserted via Add Media button while posting) and better management of swf files.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 1
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 Oct 2012
- Added
- Sep 2010
- Requires WP
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- WP 3.4.2
- Downloads
- 33,634
Our analysis
AI-assistedswfObject Reloaded is a WordPress plugin designed for embedding SWF files and managing them more effectively. It allows you to set parameters such as height, width, and minimum Flash version for SWF files. The plugin includes a shortcode that can be added through the 'Add media' button while editing posts, and it automatically embeds SWF files on their attachment pages.
This plugin is suitable for users who need to incorporate Flash content into their WordPress sites, particularly those managing multiple SWF files. It offers a straightforward solution for embedding and managing Flash media without extensive technical knowledge.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need to embed Flash content in their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Allows easy embedding of SWF files
- ✓Provides better media management for SWF files
- ✓Includes a shortcode for insertion via the media button
- ✓Automatically embeds SWF files on attachment pages
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in October 2012
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 3.4.2
- •Directory score indicates potential issues
Verdict
swfObject Reloaded offers a specific solution for embedding SWF files, but its age and limited updates may pose challenges for modern WordPress environments.
From the developer
CodeAndReload's own description of swfObject Reloaded, lightly tidied.
This plugin allows easy embedding of swf files and better media management for swf files, allowing swf files to have a
height, width, and their own minimum flash version. This plugin adds a swfobject shortcode that can be inserted via
the “Add media” button while editing a post. SWF files are now also automatically embedded on their respective
attachment pages.
Support
Technical support for this plugin will be provided via the WordPress plugin forum. Additional support may be
available at plugin’s homepage.