WordPress plugin comparison
iFrame vs Embed YouTube Block
At a glance
- Embed YouTube Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for iFrame.
- On a typical day, Embed YouTube Block is downloaded about 60 times, iFrame about 3.
- iFrame has no reviews yet.
- Embed YouTube Block was updated more recently: Sep 23, 2026, against Sep 4, 2026 for iFrame.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Embed YouTube Block has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for iFrame.
Line by line
Embed YouTube Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iFrame |  Embed YouTube Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,227 | #2,753 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 1.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(16) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.96 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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