Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… vs FileBird Document Library (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…
50K+ active installs
Free
FileBird Document Library
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, FileBird Document Library has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) while Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… leads in active installations (50K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while FileBird Document Library has 44K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… | FileBird Document Library | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.1M+ | ◄ | 44K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.7.12 | 3.0.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…
FileBird Document Library
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… averaged approximately 174 daily downloads while FileBird Document Library averaged 56.
Recent Reviews
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… Reviews
Update broke sites
Today’s update (version 2.7.9) broke every one of our WordPress sites where it was updated. Had to delete the plugin and upload a previous version. Rare for a plugin update to torpedo the entire site
Document loading problems
WP 6.2; Kadence Theme; Displaying several long or short PDF docs. Problem: Docs will not load unless ‘reload docs’ clicked at bottom of display area.
very bad plugin
same as wordpress default pdf viewer.
FileBird Document Library Reviews
Exactly what I needed!
This plugin is perfect for categorizing and displaying media files on the frontend. I needed the site to look more like a dashboard for my client to find various files and download, rather than just
Отличный плагин
Отличный плагин для библиотеки документов. Лучший из всех подобных плагинов. Очень простой, никаких сложностей не вызывает при использовании. Практически все настройки можно сделать через CSS. Команда
Works like a charm
What else to say but “works like a charm”?
More Pdf Viewer Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… and FileBird Document Library
Seamlessly embed PDFs into your content, with customizations and intelligent responsive resizing, and no third-party services or iframes.
Dear Flipbook creates PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF viewer, PDF embed for WordPress sites. Create impressive and realistic 3D flipbooks with PDFs.
3D FlipBook is PDF Viewer, allowing to browse images, PDFs or HTMLs as flipbook. Flipbook attracts user attention and makes more impression on him.
PDF Poster lets you embed PDF files in WordPress using a responsive viewer and block support, including full-screen, download, and print options.
Embed PDF files easily anywhere on your website. Display your PDFs and images as stunning, interactive 3D flipbooks directly within WordPress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… or FileBird Document Library more popular?
Which has better ratings — Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… or FileBird Document Library?
Are Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… and FileBird Document Library free?
Which plugin has better support — Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… or FileBird Document Library?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.