PDF Embedder vs Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… (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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Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…

Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…

4.2(92)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… has 1.1M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…4.2/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…92
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…50K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…1.1M+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…4 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…2014
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…12 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…false+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…2.7.12

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…

4.2/5(92 reviews)
5
70%
4
8%
3
7%
2
4%
1
12%

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

Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… Reviews

by azoloeaglesun

Update broke sites

Today’s update (version 2.7.9) broke every one of our WordPress sites where it was updated. Had to delete the plugin and upload a previous version. Rare for a plugin update to torpedo the entire site

by sjplma7937

Document loading problems

WP 6.2; Kadence Theme; Displaying several long or short PDF docs. Problem: Docs will not load unless ‘reload docs’ clicked at bottom of display area.

by Aytekinet

very bad plugin

same as wordpress default pdf viewer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… has 50K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… has a 4.2/5 rating from 92 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… free?
PDF Embedder is free and Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word…?
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 Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word… was last updated 4 months ago.

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