Embed Chessboard vs WP-ChessFlash (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Chessboard has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while WP-ChessFlash has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Chessboard | WP-ChessFlash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Age | 16 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.08.00 | 1.2 |
Rating
4/5Embed Chessboard
◄WP-ChessFlashN/A
Total Reviews
3Embed Chessboard
◄WP-ChessFlash0
Active Installs
600Embed Chessboard
◄WP-ChessFlash10
Total Downloads
45K+Embed Chessboard
◄WP-ChessFlash3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlashN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Chessboard
◄WP-ChessFlash11 years ago
First Released
2010Embed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlash2009
Age
16 yearsEmbed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlash17 years
WP Requires
2.9+Embed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlashfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlashfalse+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlashFree
Latest Version
3.08.00Embed Chessboard
WP-ChessFlash1.2
Rating Breakdown
Embed Chessboard
4/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
WP-ChessFlash
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 WP-ChessFlash more popular?
Embed Chessboard has 600 active installations while WP-ChessFlash has 10. Embed Chessboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Chessboard or WP-ChessFlash?
Embed Chessboard has a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP-ChessFlash has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Embed Chessboard and WP-ChessFlash free?
Embed Chessboard is free and WP-ChessFlash is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Chessboard or WP-ChessFlash?
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 WP-ChessFlash was last updated 11 years ago.
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