Embed Chessboard vs Chess Podium (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Chess Podium has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Embed Chessboard leads in active installations (600 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Chessboard has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while Chess Podium has 310.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Chessboard | Chess Podium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 310 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | Today |
| First Released | 2010 | 2026 | |
| Age | 16 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.08.00 | 1.8.4 |
Rating
4/5Embed Chessboard
►Chess Podium5/5
Total Reviews
3Embed Chessboard
◄Chess Podium1
Active Installs
600Embed Chessboard
◄Chess Podium0
Total Downloads
45K+Embed Chessboard
◄Chess Podium310
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Chessboard
Chess PodiumN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Chessboard
►Chess PodiumToday
First Released
2010Embed Chessboard
Chess Podium2026
Age
16 yearsEmbed Chessboard
Chess Podium1 month
WP Requires
2.9+Embed Chessboard
Chess Podium5.8+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Chessboard
Chess Podium7.4+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Chessboard
Chess PodiumFree
Latest Version
3.08.00Embed Chessboard
Chess Podium1.8.4
Rating Breakdown
Embed Chessboard
4/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
Chess Podium
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed Chessboard or Chess Podium more popular?
Embed Chessboard has 600 active installations while Chess Podium has 0. Embed Chessboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Chessboard or Chess Podium?
Embed Chessboard has a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Chess Podium has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Embed Chessboard and Chess Podium free?
Embed Chessboard is free and Chess Podium is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Chessboard or Chess Podium?
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?
Embed Chessboard was last updated 1 month ago and Chess Podium was last updated Today.
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