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PDF Embedder vs AB WP Security (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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AB WP Security

AB WP Security

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 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 AB WP Security has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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AB WP SecurityN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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AB WP Security0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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AB WP Security10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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AB WP Security2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
AB WP SecurityN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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AB WP Security8 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
AB WP Security2017
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
AB WP Security9 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
AB WP Security3.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
AB WP Securityfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
AB WP SecurityFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
AB WP Security1.51

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

AB WP Security

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

AB WP Security Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or AB WP Security more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while AB WP Security has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or AB WP Security?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while AB WP Security has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and AB WP Security free?
PDF Embedder is free and AB WP Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or AB WP Security?
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 AB WP Security was last updated 8 years ago.

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