Simple Iframe
Easily insert iframes inside the block editor.
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Simple Iframe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (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 Simple Iframe stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| external | >100 |
| iframe | #31 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 17 reviews
About Simple Iframe
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Easily insert iframes inside the block editor.
This plugin adds an Iframe block inside the Embeds category.
Insert an external (or internal) URL by simple drag and dropping the Simple Iframe block.
Changelog
1.2.0
- Migrated from create-guten-block to @wordpress/create-block
- Added option for title attribute
- Removed stylesheet loading
- Removed !important option (no longer supported by React)
- Adding some help messages
1.1.1
- Language files updated
1.1.0
- Improve the block selection
- New option to add lazyload attribute
- New option to add !important in style
1.0.1
- Bumped version, 5.4.0 compatible
1.0.0
- Added Spanish translation
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FAQ
Simple Iframe: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Simple Iframe free?
Yes. Simple Iframe is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Iframe safe to use in 2026?
Simple Iframe shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Iframe?
Simple Iframe is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 105,823 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 498 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Iframe work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Iframe is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple Iframe need?
Simple Iframe requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Iframe last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on June 9, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Simple Iframe?
Simple Iframe is developed and maintained by unapersona.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Iframe?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Iframe are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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