PDF Embedder vs Pattern Editor (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, Pattern Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Pattern Editor has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Pattern Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Pattern Editor5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Pattern Editor1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Pattern Editor70
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Pattern Editor1.6K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Pattern EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Pattern Editor2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Pattern Editor2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Pattern Editor3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Pattern Editor6.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Pattern Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Pattern EditorFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Pattern Editor0.1.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Pattern Editor
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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
Pattern Editor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Pattern Editor more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Pattern Editor has 70. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Pattern Editor?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Pattern Editor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Pattern Editor free?
PDF Embedder is free and Pattern Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Pattern Editor?
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 Pattern Editor was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.