WordPress plugin comparison
iframe vs Code Embed
At a glance
- iframe has more active installs: 60K+, against 10K+ for Code Embed.
- On a typical day, iframe is downloaded about 183 times, Code Embed about 94.
- Both are rated 4.4 out of 5.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against May 17, 2026 for iframe.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for iframe.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2011 for iframe.
Line by line
iframe leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iframe |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #627 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.4K | 3K |
| Rating | 4.4(56) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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