PDF Embedder vs Gravity Forms 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, Gravity Forms 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 Gravity Forms PDF has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Gravity Forms PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.0.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Gravity Forms PDF5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Gravity Forms PDF1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Gravity Forms PDF30
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Gravity Forms PDF5.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDFN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Gravity Forms PDF13 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDF2012
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDF14 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDF3.2.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDFfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDFFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Gravity Forms PDF0.0.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Gravity Forms 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
Gravity Forms PDF Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Gravity Forms PDF more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Gravity Forms PDF has 30. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Gravity Forms PDF?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Gravity Forms PDF has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Gravity Forms PDF free?
PDF Embedder is free and Gravity Forms PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Gravity Forms 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 Gravity Forms PDF was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.