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PDF Embedder vs JS Crop (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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JS Crop

JS Crop

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while JS Crop has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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JS CropN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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JS Crop0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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JS Crop40
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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JS Crop3.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
JS CropN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►
JS Crop1 week ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
JS Crop2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
JS Crop6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
JS Crop5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
JS Crop7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
JS CropFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
JS Crop3.1.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

JS Crop

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

JS Crop Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or JS Crop more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while JS Crop has 40. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or JS Crop?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while JS Crop has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and JS Crop free?
PDF Embedder is free and JS Crop is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or JS Crop?
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 JS Crop was last updated 1 week ago.

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