Head-to-head · September 2026
iframe vs SlimFast
iframe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SlimFast.
iframe
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SlimFast – YouTube Lazyloader
This minimalist lazyloader makes your video pages slimmer and faster. SlimFast replaces heavy YouTube iframes…
| Metric | iframe | SlimFast |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 60K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 4.6K | 75 |
| Download trend | -3.8% | +23% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 56 | 1 |
| Health score | 62/100 | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 5 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 5.4.23 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Apr 2011 | Aug 2020 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
iframeSlimFast
Choose iframe if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 60K+ active sites
Choose SlimFast if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
iframe vs SlimFast: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Which is better, iframe or SlimFast?
iframe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SlimFast. Choose iframe if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose SlimFast if you care most about download trend.
Is iframe more popular than SlimFast?
iframe is the more popular of the two with 60K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for SlimFast.
Can I use iframe and SlimFast together?
Both plugins cover iframe and youtube, 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 iframe and SlimFast 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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