Embed Chessboard vs Chessgame Shizzle (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, Chessgame Shizzle has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) while Embed Chessboard leads in active installations (600 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Chessboard has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while Chessgame Shizzle has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Chessboard | Chessgame Shizzle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | 3 | |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Age | 16 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.08.00 | 1.3.4 |
Rating
4/5Embed Chessboard
►Chessgame Shizzle4.7/5
Total Reviews
3Embed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle3
Active Installs
600Embed Chessboard
◄Chessgame Shizzle100
Total Downloads
45K+Embed Chessboard
◄Chessgame Shizzle14K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Chessboard
Chessgame ShizzleN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Chessboard
◄Chessgame Shizzle2 months ago
First Released
2010Embed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle2017
Age
16 yearsEmbed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle9 years
WP Requires
2.9+Embed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle7.0+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Chessboard
Chessgame ShizzleFree
Latest Version
3.08.00Embed Chessboard
Chessgame Shizzle1.3.4
Rating Breakdown
Embed Chessboard
4/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
Chessgame Shizzle
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed Chessboard or Chessgame Shizzle more popular?
Embed Chessboard has 600 active installations while Chessgame Shizzle has 100. Embed Chessboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Chessboard or Chessgame Shizzle?
Embed Chessboard has a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Chessgame Shizzle has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Embed Chessboard and Chessgame Shizzle free?
Embed Chessboard is free and Chessgame Shizzle is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Chessboard or Chessgame Shizzle?
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 Chessgame Shizzle was last updated 2 months ago.
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