# Embed Iframe

> Embed Iframe has 2K+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 264 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Embed Iframe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Embed Iframe is a plugin that will let you embed iframe – an HTML tag that allows a webpage to be displayed inline with the current page, in a WordPress post. Although an iframe can lead to a complicated website, it can…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 157,952
- **Downloads (30 days):** 264 (+7.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 1, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.3+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** brajesh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brajesh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-iframe/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #28 | 471 |
| [iframe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/iframe/) | #10 | 106 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #34 | 492 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | #58 | 1,207 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed | >100 | 6,144 |
| iframe | >100 | 2,712 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 80.4%
- 1.0: 19.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedpress/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (306) | Sep 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [iframe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iframe/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (56) | May 17, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Aug 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [PDF.js Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdfjs-viewer-shortcode/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Apr 21, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Embed PDF Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-pdf-viewer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Embeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-embeds/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embed Iframe free?
Yes. Embed Iframe is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Embed Iframe safe to use in 2026?
Embed Iframe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Embed Iframe?
Embed Iframe is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 157,952 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 264 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Embed Iframe work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Iframe is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Embed Iframe need?
Embed Iframe requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Embed Iframe last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 1, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Embed Iframe?
Embed Iframe is developed and maintained by brajesh.

### What are the best alternatives to Embed Iframe?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Iframe are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-iframe/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge