iframe vs Embeds for YouTube (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, iframe has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 56 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. iframe has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Embeds for YouTube has 773K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | iframe | Embeds for YouTube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 56 | ◄ | 24 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 773K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Age | 15 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Rating Breakdown
iframe
Embeds for YouTube
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, iframe averaged approximately 201 daily downloads while Embeds for YouTube averaged 29.
Recent Reviews
iframe Reviews
works just fine
I’ve been using this for several years to embed a public webcam livestream. And also using it to embed google docs. I download the google doc as html, put it on the same server where wordpress is, and
Like they said, it simply does NOT work AT ALL
It does not work AT ALL. You can enter all the shortcodes you like in as many widgets and text boxes as you like. And they do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. This is total fakeware.
Fast Support and Easy to Use
An easy to use plugin with fast and practical support from its developer. More frequently and providing options to generate the shortcode on the posting page could make it even better! Thanks so much!
Embeds for YouTube Reviews
The WORST!
Crashed our entire site due to lousy written php code so we had to spend hours on going into safe mode, disabling all plugins in database and removing this crappy plugin from our site. Beyond that,
Good Video Embedding
Easy way to embed YouTube videos on my website
solid
simple and sweet
More Youtube Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as iframe and Embeds for YouTube
The Feeds for YouTube plugin allows you to display customizable YouTube feeds from any YouTube channel.
A multi-featured plugin to embed YouTube in WordPress. Embed a video, YouTube channel gallery, playlist, or YouTube livestream. Defer JavaScript too!
Easy to use advanced Parallax, Image and Video backgrounds block plugin with parallax and video support.
High performance YouTube video, playlist and audio-only embeds which don't slow down your blog and offer optimal accessibility.
Custom social media feeds for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube. Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Gutenberg blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iframe or Embeds for YouTube more popular?
Which has better ratings — iframe or Embeds for YouTube?
Are iframe and Embeds for YouTube free?
Which plugin has better support — iframe or Embeds for YouTube?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.