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PDF Embedder vs Faxosaurus (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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Faxosaurus

Faxosaurus

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 Faxosaurus has 533.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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FaxosaurusN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Faxosaurus0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Faxosaurus0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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Faxosaurus533
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
FaxosaurusN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Faxosaurus1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Faxosaurus2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Faxosaurus1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Faxosaurus5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Faxosaurusfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
FaxosaurusFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Faxosaurus1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Faxosaurus

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

Faxosaurus Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Faxosaurus more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Faxosaurus has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Faxosaurus?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Faxosaurus has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Faxosaurus free?
PDF Embedder is free and Faxosaurus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Faxosaurus?
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 Faxosaurus was last updated 1 year ago.

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