Pdf Embed vs kitpdf | WordPress Gutenberg PDF viewer… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
kitpdf | WordPress Gutenberg PDF viewer…
10 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Pdf Embed has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pdf Embed has accumulated 245K+ total downloads while kitpdf | WordPress Gutenberg PDF viewer… has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pdf Embed | kitpdf | WordPress Gutenberg PDF viewer… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 245K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2020 | |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5.8 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Pdf Embed
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Pdf Embed Reviews
Easy to operate and show PDFs as part of your site
It is easy to use, and I like that the inline settings make the PDF look like the content of the site.
This plugin is epic
A genuine lifesaver. Much better than the adobe embed APi code they supply on their offical website.
Error
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