Advanced iFrame vs Forget About Shortcode Buttons (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Forget About Shortcode Buttons
30K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Forget About Shortcode Buttons has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 69 reviews) while Advanced iFrame leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced iFrame has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Forget About Shortcode Buttons has 398K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced iFrame | Forget About Shortcode Buttons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 55 | ► | 69 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 398K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2026.0 | 2.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Advanced iFrame
Forget About Shortcode Buttons
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Advanced iFrame averaged approximately 1,018 daily downloads while Forget About Shortcode Buttons averaged 21.
Recent Reviews
Advanced iFrame Reviews
Horrible, invasive, clunky
What a horrible, clunky, and invasive plugin. Every wp-admin page refresh I get an admin notice that takes up half my screen and after a few seconds gets smaller with a weird animation. To get this no
Just what we needed
Fast to install and grasp. Feature rich = future proof. We’re happy.
Excellent and can’t do without
Used extensively with other apps in domain without hiccup. Been using for years and will continue to do so.
Forget About Shortcode Buttons Reviews
Just Perfect and simple – thank you
Just a note to say this plugin is absolutely gold!! Perfect, simple and useful … and gave a small donation. Thank you for providing this 🙂
Easy, well integrated and easy
What a relief! this plugin saved my life 😉 So easy to use and well implemented into WordPress. I love also the template feature, which helps to no waste time. Bravo and thank you!
Very easy and useful plugin
This button plugin really helps me to get rid of the complex button short code! Just highlight the words on a page or post, you can make the buttons. You can even choose the colors and styling of the
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