WordPress plugin comparison
Embed YouTube Block vs Iframe Block
At a glance
- Embed YouTube Block has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for Iframe Block.
- On a typical day, Embed YouTube Block is downloaded about 60 times, Iframe Block about 2.
- Iframe Block has no reviews yet.
- Embed YouTube Block was updated more recently: Sep 23, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Iframe Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Embed YouTube Block has been around longer: since 2022, against 2023 for Iframe Block.
Line by line
Embed YouTube Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed YouTube Block |  Iframe Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,754 | #41,934 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 58 |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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