WordPress plugin comparison
Custom iFrame vs Embed Iframe
At a glance
- Custom iFrame has more active installs: 4K+, against 2K+ for Embed Iframe.
- On a typical day, Custom iFrame is downloaded about 28 times, Embed Iframe about 15.
- Custom iFrame is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 3.4 from 5 reviews.
- Custom iFrame was updated more recently: Jun 15, 2026, against Jun 1, 2022 for Embed Iframe.
- Custom iFrame is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.0.18 for Embed Iframe.
- Embed Iframe has been around longer: since 2008, against 2025 for Custom iFrame.
Line by line
Custom iFrame leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom iFrame |  Embed Iframe |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,539 | #4,501 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 802 | 303 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 3.4(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.0.18 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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