Embed Block for TikTok vs TikTok
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
TikTok leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #255, ahead of Embed Block for TikTok at #8,812. Over the last 7 days TikTok slipped 1 place and Embed Block for TikTok climbed 7 places. TikTok has the largest install base, roughly 400× the next: 200K+ active installs against 500+ for Embed Block for TikTok. Downloads this week: TikTok 8,578 and Embed Block for TikTok 59. Ratings: Embed Block for TikTok 4.5★ from 2 and TikTok 1.8★ from 39 reviews.
| Metric | Embed Block for TikTok | TikTok |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,812 ▲ 7 | #255 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 59 | 8,578 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2) | 1.8★ (39) |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1 | 1.4.2 |
| Best rank on record | #8,799 | #248 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2020 | May 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Embed Block for TikTok or TikTok?
By active installs, TikTok: 200K+ sites run it against 500+ for Embed Block for TikTok, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Embed Block for TikTok or TikTok?
TikTok, at #255 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Embed Block for TikTok at #8,812. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Embed Block for TikTok or TikTok 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.