Advanced iFrame vs Simple YouTube Embed
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Advanced iFrame leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #852, ahead of Simple YouTube Embed at #3,256. Over the last 7 days Advanced iFrame slipped 1 place and Simple YouTube Embed slipped 3 places. Advanced iFrame has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 40K+ active installs against 4K+ for Simple YouTube Embed. Downloads this week: Advanced iFrame 3,790 and Simple YouTube Embed 216. Ratings: Advanced iFrame 4.4★ from 54 and Simple YouTube Embed 4.2★ from 15 reviews.
| Metric | Advanced iFrame | Simple YouTube Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #852 ▼ 1 | #3,256 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,790 | 216 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (54) | 4.2★ (15) |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 2026.4 | 1.1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #832 | #3,253 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2011 | Jul 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Advanced iFrame or Simple YouTube Embed?
By active installs, Advanced iFrame: 40K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Simple YouTube Embed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Advanced iFrame or Simple YouTube Embed?
Advanced iFrame, at #852 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Simple YouTube Embed at #3,256. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Advanced iFrame or Simple YouTube Embed alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.