PDF Embedder vs Flipbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Flipbox has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Flipbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while Flipbox averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
Flipbox Reviews
Works well, great support
I love the plugin and it basically does what I want it to. I had an issue with a recent update to WordPress, and their support team got right on it and fixed the issue. The only thing I’d improve is a
Great Support
I had a Problem with the flipbox card not working on IOS Safari.After making a Ticket, the support managed to fix it in fast time 🙂
top!!!
It´s perfect, top!!!
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