WordPress plugin comparison
Embed Iframe vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Embed Iframe.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Embed Iframe about 15.
- Code Embed is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 3.4 from 5 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Jun 1, 2022 for Embed Iframe.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.0.18 for Embed Iframe.
- Embed Iframe has been around longer: since 2008, against 2009 for Code Embed.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed Iframe |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,510 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 316 | 3K |
| Rating | 3.4(5) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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