PDF Embedder vs Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… (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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Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…

Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…

4.9(181)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 181 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… has 2.8M+. PDF Embedder has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…4.9/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…181
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…200K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…2.8M+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…67%
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…1 month ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…2017
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…9 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…5.3+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…2.4.27

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…

4.9/5(181 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

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

Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… Reviews

by picaruco

A classic way to display pdf docs

A classic way to display pdf docs + a wealth of options. Well done. Thank you 🙏

by luccio333

Un plugin très pratique et fiable

cela fait des années que je travaille avec ce plugin flipbook et j’en suis très satisfait. Merci aux développeurs.

by richwords

Good and useful tool

It helps me to turn my pdf into a book

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… has 200K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… has a 4.9/5 rating from 181 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… free?
PDF Embedder is free and Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D…?
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a 100% support resolution rate while Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… has a 67% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D… was last updated 1 month ago.

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