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Itch.io Embed Game Card

Embed customizable itch.io game cards directly inside Wordpress editor with theme options and side-padding controls.

by Desdinova · github.com/desdinovait/itch-io-embed-game-card

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/desdinovait/itch-io-embed-game-card/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/desdinovait/itch-io-embed-game-card ↗

Embed customizable itch.io game cards directly inside Wordpress editor with theme options and side-padding controls.

Itch.io Embed is the ultimate Wordpress block for indie game developers, bloggers, and gaming journalists who want to showcase itch.io game cards seamlessly on WordPress. Paste your game URL, and the plugin automatically fetches game data via REST API to build a clean, interactive iframe widget.

Key Features

  • Auto Data Fetching: Just paste the itch.io URL and click generate.
  • Custom Color Palette: Adjust background, text, link, and border colors to match your theme.
  • Dark Theme Toggle: Instantly switch between light and dark embed styles.
  • Independent Side Padding: Fine-tune top, right, bottom, and left margins separately.
  • Gutenberg Native: Features an official itch.io branded icon in the block inserter.
  • Lightweight & Fast: Zero heavy external libraries loaded on the frontend.

Automatic Installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for Itch.io Embed.
  4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  2. Upload the itchio-embed directory to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.

Frequently Asked Questions ==

  • Do I need an itch.io API Key? No API key or developer registration is required! The plugin fetches the required metadata using public endpoints.
  • Can I customize the appearance of the embed card? Yes! You can change background color, text color, link color, border width/color, dark mode, and set individual side paddings.
  • Is this block mobile responsive? Yes, the iframe wrapper automatically scales down to fit smaller screens.