WordPress plugin comparison
Lite Video Embed vs Rutube Embed
At a glance
- Lite Video Embed has more active installs: 1K+, against 500+ for Rutube Embed.
- On a typical day, Lite Video Embed is downloaded about 19 times, Rutube Embed about 8.
- Rutube Embed is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 11 reviews.
- Lite Video Embed was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Aug 27, 2026 for Rutube Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Lite Video Embed has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Rutube Embed.
Line by line
Lite Video Embed leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Lite Video Embed |  Rutube Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,667 | #9,131 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 635 | 181 |
| Rating | 4.6(11) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.60 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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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