WordPress plugin comparison
Embed YouTube Block vs Otter Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 6K+ for Embed YouTube Block.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Embed YouTube Block about 60.
- Embed YouTube Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 4.7 from 251 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Sep 23, 2026 for Embed YouTube Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Embed YouTube Block.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed YouTube Block |  Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,754 | #178 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 372.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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