PDF Embedder vs Hot Random Image (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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Hot Random Image

Hot Random Image

4.9(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hot Random Image has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 9 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Hot Random Image has 50K+. PDF Embedder has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image4.9/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image9
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image50K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image0%
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Hot Random Image4 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image2014
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Hot Random Image12 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image3.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Hot Random ImageFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Hot Random Image1.9.3

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Hot Random Image

4.9/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
11%
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

Hot Random Image Reviews

by Dennis

Keine Fehler mehr

I deactivated, deleted and reinstalled the plugin, after that there were no 404 errors. Thank you This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Dennis. This topic was modified 1 year,

by Li-An

Does the job and interesting features

If you need to insert a random image, it’s a very interesting little plugin. The features are quite handy too. And it works without problem.

by Patric

Useful plugin, despite a little lack

The plugin works perfectly as it should.It would be nice to be able to display randomly several images.I can do it by using several times the widget, but then the same image may be displayed more than

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Hot Random Image more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Hot Random Image has 2.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Hot Random Image?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Hot Random Image has a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Hot Random Image free?
PDF Embedder is free and Hot Random Image is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Hot Random Image?
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a 100% support resolution rate while Hot Random Image has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and Hot Random Image was last updated 4 months ago.

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