PDF Embedder vs Link Preview Cards (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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Link Preview Cards has 542.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Link Preview Cards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 542 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 8.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Link Preview CardsN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Link Preview Cards0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Link Preview Cards40
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Link Preview Cards542
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Link Preview CardsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Link Preview Cards8 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Link Preview Cards2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Link Preview Cards1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Link Preview Cards5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Link Preview Cards8.2+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Link Preview CardsFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Link Preview Cards0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Link Preview Cards
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
Link Preview Cards Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Link Preview Cards more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Link Preview Cards has 40. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Link Preview Cards?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Link Preview Cards has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Link Preview Cards free?
PDF Embedder is free and Link Preview Cards is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Link Preview Cards?
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 Link Preview Cards was last updated 8 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.