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PDF Embedder vs PDF-Creator (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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PDF-Creator

PDF-Creator

1(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while PDF-Creator has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
PDF-Creator1/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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PDF-Creator1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄
PDF-Creator10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
PDF-Creator2.7K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
PDF-CreatorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
PDF-Creator11 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
PDF-Creator2014
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
PDF-Creator12 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
PDF-Creator3.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
PDF-Creatorfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
PDF-CreatorFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
PDF-Creator0.3

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

PDF-Creator

1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

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

PDF-Creator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or PDF-Creator more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while PDF-Creator has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or PDF-Creator?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while PDF-Creator has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and PDF-Creator free?
PDF Embedder is free and PDF-Creator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or PDF-Creator?
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 PDF-Creator was last updated 11 years ago.

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