PDF Embedder vs Flexible PDF (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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VS
Flexible PDF

Flexible PDF

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Flexible PDF has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Flexible PDF has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF30
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF1.8K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Flexible PDFN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Flexible PDF8 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF2017
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Flexible PDF9 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF4.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Flexible PDFfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Flexible PDFFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Flexible PDF1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Flexible PDF

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

Flexible PDF Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Flexible PDF more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Flexible PDF has 30. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Flexible PDF?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Flexible PDF has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Flexible PDF free?
PDF Embedder is free and Flexible PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Flexible PDF?
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 Flexible PDF was last updated 8 years ago.

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