PDF Embedder vs Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
20K+ active installs
Free
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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly has 2.2M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 237 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 5.5.8 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly averaged 519.
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
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly Reviews
Ne fonctionne pas….
Ne fonctionne pas sans abonnement !
Too many ads, even trial doesn’t remove ads
Easy to implement, has nice CSS options for styling but the final page is messed up. I just wanted the image printed or pdfed, but it adds menu items to the print page. Also redirects you to printfrie
Front end not working
Can’t save options to show front end buttons.
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