Embed Chessboard vs PgnViewerJS (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, Embed Chessboard has a higher user rating (4/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Chessboard has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while PgnViewerJS has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Chessboard | PgnViewerJS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.08.00 | 2.0.5 |
Rating
4/5Embed Chessboard
◄PgnViewerJSN/A
Total Reviews
3Embed Chessboard
◄PgnViewerJS0
Active Installs
600Embed Chessboard
◄PgnViewerJS40
Total Downloads
45K+Embed Chessboard
◄PgnViewerJS6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Chessboard
PgnViewerJSN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Chessboard
◄PgnViewerJS11 months ago
First Released
2010Embed Chessboard
PgnViewerJS2016
Age
16 yearsEmbed Chessboard
PgnViewerJS10 years
WP Requires
2.9+Embed Chessboard
PgnViewerJS4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Chessboard
PgnViewerJSfalse+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Chessboard
PgnViewerJSFree
Latest Version
3.08.00Embed Chessboard
PgnViewerJS2.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Embed Chessboard
4/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
PgnViewerJS
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed Chessboard or PgnViewerJS more popular?
Embed Chessboard has 600 active installations while PgnViewerJS has 40. Embed Chessboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Chessboard or PgnViewerJS?
Embed Chessboard has a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews, while PgnViewerJS has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Embed Chessboard and PgnViewerJS free?
Embed Chessboard is free and PgnViewerJS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Chessboard or PgnViewerJS?
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 PgnViewerJS was last updated 11 months ago.
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