# API Extension to support… vs Embed Wikimedia

> API Extension to support… vs Embed Wikimedia compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Embed Wikimedia comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against API Extension to support CB….

**Embed Wikimedia comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against API Extension to support CB….** Choose API Extension to support CB… if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Embed Wikimedia if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | API Extension to support CB App | Embed Wikimedia |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 40+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 156 | 178 ✅ |
| Download trend | +13% ✅ | +4.1% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 ✅ |
| Health score | 21/100 | 31/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 3 years ago ✅ | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.4.13 ✅ | WP 5.2.29 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Mar 2024 | Aug 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, API Extension to support CB… or Embed Wikimedia?
Embed Wikimedia comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against API Extension to support CB…. Choose API Extension to support CB… if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Embed Wikimedia if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is API Extension to support CB… more popular than Embed Wikimedia?
Embed Wikimedia is the more popular of the two with 40+ active installs, compared with <10 for API Extension to support CB….

### Can I use API Extension to support CB… and Embed Wikimedia together?
Both plugins cover commons, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are API Extension to support CB… and Embed Wikimedia free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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