PDF Embedder vs Callout (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, Callout has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Callout has 3.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Callout | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 3.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Callout5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Callout1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Callout400
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Callout3.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
CalloutN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Callout2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Callout2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Callout3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Callout6.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Callout7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
CalloutFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Callout1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Callout
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
Callout Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Callout more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Callout has 400. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Callout?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Callout has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Callout free?
PDF Embedder is free and Callout is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Callout?
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 Callout was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.