PDF Embedder vs Gutenform (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Gutenform has 498.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Gutenform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 498 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄GutenformN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Gutenform0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Gutenform0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Gutenform498
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
GutenformN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Gutenform1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Gutenform2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Gutenform1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Gutenform6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Gutenform7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
GutenformFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Gutenform1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Gutenform
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
Gutenform Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Gutenform more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Gutenform has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Gutenform?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Gutenform has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Gutenform free?
PDF Embedder is free and Gutenform is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Gutenform?
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 Gutenform was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.