Front-end Editor vs Inline Video Shortcodes (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, Inline Video Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Front-end Editor leads in active installations (500 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front-end Editor has accumulated 273K+ total downloads while Inline Video Shortcodes has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Front-end Editor | Inline Video Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 273K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2+ | 4.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.1 | 20171108 |
Rating
4/5Front-end Editor
►Inline Video Shortcodes5/5
Total Reviews
23Front-end Editor
◄Inline Video Shortcodes1
Active Installs
500Front-end Editor
◄Inline Video Shortcodes40
Total Downloads
273K+Front-end Editor
◄Inline Video Shortcodes1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront-end Editor
Inline Video ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoFront-end Editor
►Inline Video Shortcodes8 years ago
First Released
2009Front-end Editor
Inline Video Shortcodes2017
Age
17 yearsFront-end Editor
Inline Video Shortcodes9 years
WP Requires
3.2+Front-end Editor
Inline Video Shortcodes4.4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Front-end Editor
Inline Video Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeFront-end Editor
Inline Video ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
2.3.1Front-end Editor
Inline Video Shortcodes20171108
Rating Breakdown
Front-end Editor
4/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
13%
3
0%
2
4%
1
17%
Inline Video Shortcodes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Front-end Editor or Inline Video Shortcodes more popular?
Front-end Editor has 500 active installations while Inline Video Shortcodes has 40. Front-end Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front-end Editor or Inline Video Shortcodes?
Front-end Editor has a 4/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Inline Video Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Front-end Editor and Inline Video Shortcodes free?
Front-end Editor is free and Inline Video Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front-end Editor or Inline Video Shortcodes?
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?
Front-end Editor was last updated 12 years ago and Inline Video Shortcodes was last updated 8 years ago.
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