PDF Embedder vs Document Download Manager (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Document Download Manager

Document Download Manager

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Document Download Manager has 413.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Document Download ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager413
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Document Download ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Document Download Manager4 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Document Download Manager1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Document Download ManagerFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Document Download Manager1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Document Download Manager

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Document Download Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Document Download Manager more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Document Download Manager has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Document Download Manager?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Document Download Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Document Download Manager free?
PDF Embedder is free and Document Download Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Document Download Manager?
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 Document Download Manager was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.