Embed Iframe
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…
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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.
- Low rating so far — 3.4/5 from only 5 reviews
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Embed Iframe stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| iframe | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 from 5 reviews
About Embed Iframe
From the official readme · v1.2Description
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 be very effective when used appropriately.
Usage
Use following tag to insert another page in post using iframe
[iframe url width height]
e.g.
[iframe http://www.example.com 400 500]
Installation
- Download EmbedIframe plugin
- Unzip
- Copy to your ‘/wp-content/plugins’ directory
- Activate plugin
You can find full details of installing a plugin on the plugin installation page
Frequently asked questions
Is there any limitation?
You cannot embed a URL which carries X-Frame-Options header with the value DENY.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
1.1
- PHP7 compatability
1.2
- Security related changes
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FAQ
Embed Iframe: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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