Advanced iFrame vs Unfiltered MU
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 Unfiltered MU at #3,879. Over the last 7 days Advanced iFrame slipped 1 place and Unfiltered MU slipped 11 places. Advanced iFrame has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 40K+ active installs against 3K+ for Unfiltered MU. Downloads this week: Advanced iFrame 18,615 and Unfiltered MU 235. Ratings: Advanced iFrame 4.4★ from 54 and Unfiltered MU 4.9★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Advanced iFrame | Unfiltered MU |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #852 ▼ 1 | #3,879 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18,615 | 235 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (54) | 4.9★ (14) |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Current version | 2026.4 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #832 | #3,865 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2011 | May 2008 |
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 Unfiltered MU?
By active installs, Advanced iFrame: 40K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Unfiltered MU, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Advanced iFrame or Unfiltered MU?
Advanced iFrame, at #852 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Unfiltered MU at #3,879. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Advanced iFrame or Unfiltered MU 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.