PDF Embedder vs DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator
3.0K+ active installs
Free
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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator has 105K+. PDF Embedder has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 43 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 105K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 2.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator averaged 24.
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
DK PDF – WordPress PDF Generator Reviews
Great
Great, but the PDF Button text change doesn’t work. This topic was modified 7 months ago by Diego Bittencourt.
Support PHP8, super helpful developer
Contrary to older reviews, the developer has updated the plugin to support PHP8. I’ve tried nearly every PDF generator plugin out there, and most are either overly complicated, have cluttered UIs, bom
Just downgrade your php to 7.4 and it still works !
No longer maintained, not compatible with PHP 8 Like the title says, this plugin is no longer maintained and it is not compatible with PHP 8. This is the error it outputs using PHP 8.0: Array
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