Advanced iFrame vs Embed PDF Viewer (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Advanced iFrame

Advanced iFrame

4.3(55)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
View Advanced iFrame
VS
Embed PDF Viewer

Embed PDF Viewer

4.7(19)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Embed PDF Viewer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Embed PDF Viewer has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 19 reviews) while Advanced iFrame leads in active installations (40K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced iFrame has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Embed PDF Viewer has 309K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer4.7/5
Total Reviews
55Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer19
Active Installs
40K+Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer20K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer309K+
Support Resolution
100%Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF ViewerN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoAdvanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer1 month ago
First Released
2011Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer2016
Age
15 yearsAdvanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer10 years
WP Requires
5.5+Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer7.4+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced iFrame
Embed PDF ViewerFree
Latest Version
2026.0Advanced iFrame
Embed PDF Viewer2.4.8

Rating Breakdown

Advanced iFrame

4.3/5(55 reviews)
5
82%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
15%

Embed PDF Viewer

4.7/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Advanced iFrame Reviews

by Toine Rademacher

Horrible, invasive, clunky

What a horrible, clunky, and invasive plugin. Every wp-admin page refresh I get an admin notice that takes up half my screen and after a few seconds gets smaller with a weird animation. To get this no

Just what we needed

Fast to install and grasp. Feature rich = future proof. We’re happy.

by Don Brady

Excellent and can’t do without

Used extensively with other apps in domain without hiccup. Been using for years and will continue to do so.

Embed PDF Viewer Reviews

by Abdul qadir

Amazing plugin

This plugin save my 2 days coding task. If this plugin is not there i have to code this.

by yu4nf3n

Works Great but no preview on mobile

Works great on web but when I try to access the website via mobile browser, the pdf has no preview available. BTW, I’m using WordPress 6.4.3. Thank you for your effort with this PDF plugin it is a

by melissajclark

Perfect!

Love how easy it is to embed a PDF using the Block Editor and this plugin. It’s perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced iFrame or Embed PDF Viewer more popular?
Advanced iFrame has 40K+ active installations while Embed PDF Viewer has 20K+. Advanced iFrame is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced iFrame or Embed PDF Viewer?
Advanced iFrame has a 4.3/5 rating from 55 reviews, while Embed PDF Viewer has a 4.7/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Advanced iFrame and Embed PDF Viewer free?
Advanced iFrame is free and Embed PDF Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced iFrame or Embed PDF Viewer?
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?
Advanced iFrame was last updated 4 weeks ago and Embed PDF Viewer was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.