PDF Embedder vs Flipbox (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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VS
Flipbox

Flipbox

4.2(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Flipbox has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Flipbox4.2/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Flipbox6
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Flipbox2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Flipbox30K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
FlipboxN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Flipbox1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Flipbox2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Flipbox6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Flipbox5.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Flipboxfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
FlipboxFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Flipbox1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Flipbox

4.2/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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

Flipbox Reviews

by care2michelle

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

by Julian Holzmayer

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 🙂

by afoche

top!!!

It´s perfect, top!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Flipbox more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Flipbox has 2.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Flipbox?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Flipbox has a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Flipbox free?
PDF Embedder is free and Flipbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Flipbox?
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 Flipbox was last updated 1 year ago.

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