iframe vs Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame
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
iframe leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #627, ahead of Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame at #13,026. Over the last 7 days iframe slipped 3 places and Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame slipped 115 places. iframe has the largest install base, roughly 300× the next: 60K+ active installs against 200+ for Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame. Downloads this week: iframe 1,028 and Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame 18.
| Metric | iframe | Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #627 ▼ 3 | #13,026 ▼ 115 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,028 | 18 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (56) | no ratings |
| Last updated | May 17, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.0 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #623 | #12,837 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2011 | Feb 2019 |
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, iframe or Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame?
By active installs, iframe: 60K+ sites run it against 200+ for Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, iframe or Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame?
iframe, at #627 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame at #13,026. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are iframe or Pass URL Parameters to Embedded iFrame 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.