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Embed Optimizer vs MoonClerk WP Shortcode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Embed Optimizer

Embed Optimizer

3(2)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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MoonClerk WP Shortcode

MoonClerk WP Shortcode

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MoonClerk WP Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Embed Optimizer leads in active installations (60K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Optimizer has accumulated 357K+ total downloads while MoonClerk WP Shortcode has 9.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Embed Optimizer
►
MoonClerk WP Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
2Embed Optimizer
◄
MoonClerk WP Shortcode1
Active Installs
60K+Embed Optimizer
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MoonClerk WP Shortcode100
Total Downloads
357K+Embed Optimizer
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MoonClerk WP Shortcode9.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Optimizer
◄
MoonClerk WP Shortcode4 years ago
First Released
2024Embed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP Shortcode2014
Age
2 yearsEmbed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP Shortcode12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Embed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP Shortcode3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Embed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.0.0-beta5Embed Optimizer
MoonClerk WP Shortcode1.0.8

Rating Breakdown

Embed Optimizer

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

MoonClerk WP Shortcode

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Embed Optimizer Reviews

by Liups233

Works great

My theme is Mynote. This plugin works great

by Mr Bachelor emgi

Doesn’t optimize, breaks embeds

Do not use it, I have been trying to figure out for days why my embeds on social media apps dont show up with images. This plugin breaks them.

MoonClerk WP Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embed Optimizer or MoonClerk WP Shortcode more popular?
Embed Optimizer has 60K+ active installations while MoonClerk WP Shortcode has 100. Embed Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Optimizer or MoonClerk WP Shortcode?
Embed Optimizer has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while MoonClerk WP Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Embed Optimizer and MoonClerk WP Shortcode free?
Embed Optimizer is free and MoonClerk WP Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Optimizer or MoonClerk WP Shortcode?
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 Optimizer was last updated 1 month ago and MoonClerk WP Shortcode was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.