Embed Chessboard vs WP Shredderchess (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, WP Shredderchess has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Embed Chessboard leads in active installations (600 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Chessboard has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while WP Shredderchess has 8.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Chessboard | WP Shredderchess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 8.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.08.00 | 1.0.7 |
Rating
4/5Embed Chessboard
►WP Shredderchess5/5
Total Reviews
3Embed Chessboard
◄WP Shredderchess1
Active Installs
600Embed Chessboard
◄WP Shredderchess200
Total Downloads
45K+Embed Chessboard
◄WP Shredderchess8.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Chessboard
WP ShredderchessN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Chessboard
◄WP Shredderchess2 months ago
First Released
2010Embed Chessboard
WP Shredderchess2016
Age
16 yearsEmbed Chessboard
WP Shredderchess10 years
WP Requires
2.9+Embed Chessboard
WP Shredderchess4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Embed Chessboard
WP Shredderchess7.0+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Chessboard
WP ShredderchessFree
Latest Version
3.08.00Embed Chessboard
WP Shredderchess1.0.7
Rating Breakdown
Embed Chessboard
4/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
0%
WP Shredderchess
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 WP Shredderchess more popular?
Embed Chessboard has 600 active installations while WP Shredderchess has 200. Embed Chessboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Chessboard or WP Shredderchess?
Embed Chessboard has a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP Shredderchess has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Embed Chessboard and WP Shredderchess free?
Embed Chessboard is free and WP Shredderchess is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Chessboard or WP Shredderchess?
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 Shredderchess was last updated 2 months ago.
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