PDF Embedder vs KaiGen (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while KaiGen has 597.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | KaiGen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 597 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.2.10 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄KaiGenN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄KaiGen0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄KaiGen0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄KaiGen597
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
KaiGenN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►KaiGen3 weeks ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
KaiGen2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
KaiGen1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
KaiGen6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
KaiGen7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
KaiGenFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
KaiGen0.2.10
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
KaiGen
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
KaiGen Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or KaiGen more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while KaiGen has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or KaiGen?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while KaiGen has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and KaiGen free?
PDF Embedder is free and KaiGen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or KaiGen?
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 KaiGen was last updated 3 weeks ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.