PDF Embedder vs CTC Carousel (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, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while CTC Carousel has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | CTC Carousel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄CTC CarouselN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄CTC Carousel0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄CTC Carousel60
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄CTC Carousel1.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
CTC CarouselN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►CTC Carousel1 week ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
CTC Carousel2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
CTC Carousel2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
CTC Carousel6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
CTC Carousel7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
CTC CarouselFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
CTC Carousel0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
CTC Carousel
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
CTC Carousel Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or CTC Carousel more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while CTC Carousel has 60. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or CTC Carousel?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while CTC Carousel has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and CTC Carousel free?
PDF Embedder is free and CTC Carousel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or CTC Carousel?
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 CTC Carousel was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.