Question 1

What is the best WordPress Chess plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used chess plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 13 chess plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Chess plugins are there?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 13 WordPress chess plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Chess plugins for WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the majority of WordPress chess plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Chess plugins?

Accepted Answer

PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Chess Plugins

RPB Chessboard

Embed Chessboard

WP Shredderchess

Chessgame Shizzle

Elo Rating Shortcode

Daily Chess Puzzle Widget

PgnViewerJS

pgn-viewer-for-lichess

Chess Game Viewer

English Chess Data

Chess

WP-ChessFlash

Chess Podium

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