WordPress plugin comparison
Embed YouTube Block vs Video Connect
At a glance
- Embed YouTube Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for Video Connect.
- On a typical day, Embed YouTube Block is downloaded about 60 times, Video Connect about 9.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Embed YouTube Block was updated more recently: Sep 23, 2026, against May 8, 2026 for Video Connect.
- Embed YouTube Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Video Connect.
Line by line
Embed YouTube Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed YouTube Block |  Video Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,754 | #30,103 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 167 |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×0.16 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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