PDF Embedder vs Enhanced YouTube Embed (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 Enhanced YouTube Embed has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Enhanced YouTube Embed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 4 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 2.2.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Enhanced YouTube EmbedN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Enhanced YouTube Embed0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Enhanced YouTube Embed10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Enhanced YouTube Embed1.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube EmbedN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►Enhanced YouTube Embed4 weeks ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube Embed2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube Embed5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube Embed5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube Embed7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube EmbedFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Enhanced YouTube Embed2.2.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Enhanced YouTube Embed
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
Enhanced YouTube Embed Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Enhanced YouTube Embed more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Enhanced YouTube Embed has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Enhanced YouTube Embed?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Enhanced YouTube Embed has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Enhanced YouTube Embed free?
PDF Embedder is free and Enhanced YouTube Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Enhanced YouTube Embed?
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 Enhanced YouTube Embed was last updated 4 weeks ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.