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Embed Optimizer vs Pym.js Embeds (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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VS
Pym.js Embeds

Pym.js Embeds

0(0)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Embed Optimizer has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Optimizer has accumulated 357K+ total downloads while Pym.js Embeds has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Embed Optimizer
◄
Pym.js EmbedsN/A
Total Reviews
2Embed Optimizer
◄
Pym.js Embeds0
Active Installs
60K+Embed Optimizer
◄
Pym.js Embeds90
Total Downloads
357K+Embed Optimizer
◄
Pym.js Embeds4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Optimizer
Pym.js EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Optimizer
◄
Pym.js Embeds6 years ago
First Released
2024Embed Optimizer
Pym.js Embeds2016
Age
2 yearsEmbed Optimizer
Pym.js Embeds10 years
WP Requires
6.6+Embed Optimizer
Pym.js Embeds3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+Embed Optimizer
Pym.js Embeds5.3+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Optimizer
Pym.js EmbedsFree
Latest Version
1.0.0-beta5Embed Optimizer
Pym.js Embeds1.3.2.4

Rating Breakdown

Embed Optimizer

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

Pym.js Embeds

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Pym.js Embeds Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embed Optimizer or Pym.js Embeds more popular?
Embed Optimizer has 60K+ active installations while Pym.js Embeds has 90. Embed Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Optimizer or Pym.js Embeds?
Embed Optimizer has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Pym.js Embeds has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Embed Optimizer and Pym.js Embeds free?
Embed Optimizer is free and Pym.js Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Optimizer or Pym.js Embeds?
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 Pym.js Embeds was last updated 6 years ago.

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