PDF Embedder vs Flexible PDF (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, 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
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Flexible PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Age | 11 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.1 |
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%
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
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.