PDF Embedder vs MakeITeasy Popup (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MakeITeasy Popup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while MakeITeasy Popup has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | MakeITeasy Popup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 4 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.4.0 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
MakeITeasy Popup
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while MakeITeasy Popup averaged 21.
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
MakeITeasy Popup Reviews
Great and Easy Modal Popup Plugin
Very EASY to use, LIGHTWEIGHT, and ELEGANT. What else would you ask of the developer? Support? It has it, and it’s better than many paid plugins.
Easy and simple plugin
Good support from the plugin author!
Works perfect
Works great. Needs a little more detailed docs for adding popup on clicks but still 5/5
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