PDF Embedder vs Bento Box (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, Bento Box has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Bento Box has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Bento Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Bento Box5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Bento Box4
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Bento Box80
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Bento Box1.4K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Bento BoxN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Bento Box11 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Bento Box2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Bento Box1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Bento Box6.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Bento Box7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Bento BoxFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Bento Box1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Bento Box
5/5(4 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
Bento Box Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Bento Box more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Bento Box has 80. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Bento Box?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Bento Box has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Bento Box free?
PDF Embedder is free and Bento Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Bento Box?
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 Bento Box was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.