PDF Embedder vs PDF Embedder – Scrollable (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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while PDF Embedder – Scrollable has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | PDF Embedder – Scrollable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄PDF Embedder – ScrollableN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄PDF Embedder – Scrollable0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄PDF Embedder – Scrollable50
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄PDF Embedder – Scrollable1.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – ScrollableN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄PDF Embedder – Scrollable1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – Scrollable2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – Scrollable2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – Scrollable5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – Scrollable7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – ScrollableFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder – Scrollable1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
PDF Embedder – Scrollable
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
PDF Embedder – Scrollable Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or PDF Embedder – Scrollable more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while PDF Embedder – Scrollable has 50. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or PDF Embedder – Scrollable?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while PDF Embedder – Scrollable has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and PDF Embedder – Scrollable free?
PDF Embedder is free and PDF Embedder – Scrollable is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or PDF Embedder – Scrollable?
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 PDF Embedder – Scrollable was last updated 1 year ago.
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