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PDF Embedder vs File Download (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
View PDF Embedder
VS
File Download

File Download

3(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View File Download

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while File Download has 4.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
File Download3/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄
File Download2
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄
File Download100
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
File Download4.6K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
File DownloadN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
File Download6 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
File Download2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
File Download7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
File Download4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
File Downloadfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
File DownloadFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
File Download1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

File Download

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

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

File Download Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or File Download more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while File Download has 100. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or File Download?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while File Download has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and File Download free?
PDF Embedder is free and File Download is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or File Download?
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 File Download was last updated 6 years ago.

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