Advanced iFrame vs Responsive Video Embeds (2026)

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

Advanced iFrame

Advanced iFrame

4.3(55)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Responsive Video Embeds

Responsive Video Embeds

3.9(21)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Advanced iFrame has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 55 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced iFrame has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Responsive Video Embeds has 80K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds3.9/5
Total Reviews
55Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds21
Active Installs
40K+Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds80K+
Support Resolution
100%Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoAdvanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds8 years ago
First Released
2011Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds2012
Age
15 yearsAdvanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds14 years
WP Requires
5.5+Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced iFrame
Responsive Video EmbedsFree
Latest Version
2026.0Advanced iFrame
Responsive Video Embeds1.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Advanced iFrame

4.3/5(55 reviews)
5
82%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
15%

Responsive Video Embeds

3.9/5(21 reviews)
5
62%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
24%

Recent Reviews

Advanced iFrame Reviews

by Toine Rademacher

Horrible, invasive, clunky

What a horrible, clunky, and invasive plugin. Every wp-admin page refresh I get an admin notice that takes up half my screen and after a few seconds gets smaller with a weird animation. To get this no

Just what we needed

Fast to install and grasp. Feature rich = future proof. We’re happy.

by Don Brady

Excellent and can’t do without

Used extensively with other apps in domain without hiccup. Been using for years and will continue to do so.

Responsive Video Embeds Reviews

by alexndlm

Works great

WP version 4.9.8

by denicocc

Worksgreat

Still works…

by preWeather

This is a good plugin

Thanks for this great plugin, works really well with youtube video

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced iFrame or Responsive Video Embeds more popular?
Advanced iFrame has 40K+ active installations while Responsive Video Embeds has 2.0K+. Advanced iFrame is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced iFrame or Responsive Video Embeds?
Advanced iFrame has a 4.3/5 rating from 55 reviews, while Responsive Video Embeds has a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Advanced iFrame and Responsive Video Embeds free?
Advanced iFrame is free and Responsive Video Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced iFrame or Responsive Video 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?
Advanced iFrame was last updated 1 month ago and Responsive Video Embeds was last updated 8 years ago.

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