Embed Iframe
v1.2by brajesh · updated 4 years ago
Allows the insertion of code to display an external webpage within an iframe.
- Rank
- #4,510
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,480
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 158.5K
- 158,452 all-time
- Rating
- 3.4/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Embed Iframe at a glance
Embed Iframe is a WordPress plugin by brajesh with 2K+ active installs, the #4,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 39% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Jun 1, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 112 plugins tagged “iframe”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats325 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Embed Iframe |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,481 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,481 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,483 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,480 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,481 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,478 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,479 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,483 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,486 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,488 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,490 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,488 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,488 |
Rank over time
#4,510 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,510 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,510 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,506 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,511 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,513 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,510 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,507 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,505 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,509 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,521 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,519 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,507 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4521 → #4511
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.280%
- v1.020%
Rating trend
3.4★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 1.3
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Nov 17, 2008
- Last updated
- Jun 1, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Embed Iframe
How many websites use Embed Iframe?
Embed Iframe is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Embed Iframe been downloaded?
158,452 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Embed Iframe last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jun 1, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release
Is Embed Iframe compatible with the latest WordPress?
Embed Iframe’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Embed Iframe have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Embed Iframe. See its security record
Is Embed Iframe still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Embed Iframe have?
3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Iframe?
The plugins most like Embed Iframe, by the tags they share, are iframe (60K+), Advanced iFrame (40K+) and Simple YouTube Embed (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.4
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 40%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,480 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.4 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 158.5K |
| Author | brajesh |
| First released | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
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