PDF Embedder vs Easy Anchor (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Easy Anchor has 223.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Easy Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 223 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Easy AnchorN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Easy Anchor0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Easy Anchor0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Easy Anchor223
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Easy AnchorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Easy Anchor6 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Easy Anchor2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Easy Anchor1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Easy Anchor6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Easy Anchorfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Easy AnchorFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Easy Anchor1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Easy Anchor
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
Easy Anchor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Easy Anchor more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Easy Anchor has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Easy Anchor?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Easy Anchor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Easy Anchor free?
PDF Embedder is free and Easy Anchor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Easy Anchor?
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 Easy Anchor was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.