Head-to-head · October 2026
iframe vs Smart YouTube and Twitch…
iframe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smart YouTube and Twitch Em….
iframe
[iframe src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/7_nAZQt9qu0″ width=”100%” height=”500″] shortcode should show…
Smart YouTube and Twitch Embed
Easily embed responsive lazy loading YouTube/twitch videos, playlists, and channels using shortcodes. Also…
| Metric | iframe | Smart YouTube and Twitch… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 60K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 4.7K | 104 |
| Download trend | +1.4% | +36.8% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 56 | 1 |
| Health score | 62/100 | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 5 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 5.5.23 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Apr 2011 | Mar 2019 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
iframeSmart YouTube and Twitc…
Choose iframe if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 60K+ active sites
Choose Smart YouTube and Twitch… if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
iframe vs Smart YouTube and Twitch…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Which is better, iframe or Smart YouTube and Twitch Em…?
iframe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Smart YouTube and Twitch Em…. Choose iframe if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Smart YouTube and Twitch Em… if you care most about download trend.
Is iframe more popular than Smart YouTube and Twitch Em…?
iframe is the more popular of the two with 60K+ active installs, compared with 60+ for Smart YouTube and Twitch Em….
Can I use iframe and Smart YouTube and Twitch Em… together?
Both plugins cover embed, 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 Smart YouTube and Twitch Em… 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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