PDF Embedder vs Embed PDF for WPForms (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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Embed PDF for WPForms has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Embed PDF for WPForms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.6 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Embed PDF for WPFormsN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Embed PDF for WPForms0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Embed PDF for WPForms30
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Embed PDF for WPForms2.6K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPFormsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Embed PDF for WPForms6 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPForms2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPForms3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPForms4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPForms5.6+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPFormsFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Embed PDF for WPForms1.1.6
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Embed PDF for WPForms
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
Embed PDF for WPForms Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Embed PDF for WPForms more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Embed PDF for WPForms has 30. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Embed PDF for WPForms?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Embed PDF for WPForms has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Embed PDF for WPForms free?
PDF Embedder is free and Embed PDF for WPForms is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Embed PDF for WPForms?
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 Embed PDF for WPForms was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.