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PDF Embedder vs Progress Bars (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View PDF Embedder
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Progress Bars

Progress Bars

3.3(3)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Progress Bars

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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Progress Bars has 12K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Progress Bars3.3/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Progress Bars3
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Progress Bars600
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Progress Bars12K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Progress BarsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Progress Bars1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Progress Bars2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Progress Bars6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Progress Bars5.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Progress Barsfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Progress BarsFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Progress Bars1.2.7

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Progress Bars

3.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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

Progress Bars Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Progress Bars more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Progress Bars has 600. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Progress Bars?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Progress Bars has a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Progress Bars free?
PDF Embedder is free and Progress Bars is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Progress Bars?
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 Progress Bars was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.