PDF Embedder vs CTCL Image Gallery (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while CTCL Image Gallery has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | CTCL Image Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.2.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 2.2.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄CTCL Image GalleryN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄CTCL Image Gallery0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄CTCL Image Gallery100
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄CTCL Image Gallery4.6K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
CTCL Image GalleryN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►CTCL Image Gallery1 week ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
CTCL Image Gallery2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
CTCL Image Gallery5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
CTCL Image Gallery6.2.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
CTCL Image Gallery7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
CTCL Image GalleryFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
CTCL Image Gallery2.2.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
CTCL Image Gallery
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
CTCL Image Gallery Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or CTCL Image Gallery more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while CTCL Image Gallery has 100. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or CTCL Image Gallery?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while CTCL Image Gallery has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and CTCL Image Gallery free?
PDF Embedder is free and CTCL Image Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or CTCL Image Gallery?
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 CTCL Image Gallery was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.