PDF Embedder vs Advanced Heading (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced Heading has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Advanced Heading has 7.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Advanced Heading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 7.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Advanced Heading5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Advanced Heading1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Advanced Heading300
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Advanced Heading7.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Advanced HeadingN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Advanced Heading1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Advanced Heading2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Advanced Heading5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Advanced Heading5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Advanced Headingfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Advanced HeadingFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Advanced Heading1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Advanced Heading
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
by paulietrot
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
by benydove
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
Advanced Heading Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Advanced Heading more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Advanced Heading has 300. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Advanced Heading?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Advanced Heading has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Advanced Heading free?
PDF Embedder is free and Advanced Heading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Advanced Heading?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and Advanced Heading was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.