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Simple Iframe vs Better WordPress External Links (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple Iframe

Simple Iframe

4.7(17)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Simple Iframe
VS
Better WordPress External Links

Better WordPress External Links

5(4)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Better WordPress External Links

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Better WordPress External Links has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Simple Iframe leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Iframe has accumulated 102K+ total downloads while Better WordPress External Links has 23K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Simple Iframe
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Better WordPress External Links5/5
Total Reviews
17Simple Iframe
◄
Better WordPress External Links4
Active Installs
7.0K+Simple Iframe
◄
Better WordPress External Links500
Total Downloads
102K+Simple Iframe
◄
Better WordPress External Links23K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Iframe
Better WordPress External LinksN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSimple Iframe
◄
Better WordPress External Links11 years ago
First Released
2019Simple Iframe
Better WordPress External Links2011
Age
7 yearsSimple Iframe
Better WordPress External Links15 years
WP Requires
5.0.0+Simple Iframe
Better WordPress External Links3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+Simple Iframe
Better WordPress External Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Iframe
Better WordPress External LinksFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Simple Iframe
Better WordPress External Links1.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Simple Iframe

4.7/5(17 reviews)
5
88%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Better WordPress External Links

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple Iframe Reviews

by Wajari Velasquez

Simple and fantastic

It delivers what it promises allowing an essential tool for the WordPress block editor. Thanks to the developer for this fantastic gift 😉

by jmruas

A very good iframe

After testing lots of iframe plugins, here is a simple, usefull and very well integrated in a block plugin, with features we just can find in others for money. Congratulations!

by stefaniegartner

Very useful plugin everyone should try

Very useful plugin everyone should try

Better WordPress External Links Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Iframe or Better WordPress External Links more popular?
Simple Iframe has 7.0K+ active installations while Better WordPress External Links has 500. Simple Iframe is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Iframe or Better WordPress External Links?
Simple Iframe has a 4.7/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Better WordPress External Links has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Simple Iframe and Better WordPress External Links free?
Simple Iframe is free and Better WordPress External Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Iframe or Better WordPress External Links?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Iframe was last updated 1 year ago and Better WordPress External Links was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.