PDF Embedder vs Simple Site Lockdown (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, Simple Site Lockdown has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Simple Site Lockdown has 9.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Simple Site Lockdown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 9.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 2.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Simple Site Lockdown5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Simple Site Lockdown7
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Site Lockdown100
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Site Lockdown9.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Simple Site LockdownN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Simple Site Lockdown11 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Simple Site Lockdown2013
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Simple Site Lockdown13 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Simple Site Lockdown2.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Simple Site Lockdownfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Simple Site LockdownFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Simple Site Lockdown1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Simple Site Lockdown
5/5(7 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
Simple Site Lockdown Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Simple Site Lockdown more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Simple Site Lockdown has 100. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Simple Site Lockdown?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Simple Site Lockdown has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Simple Site Lockdown free?
PDF Embedder is free and Simple Site Lockdown is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Simple Site Lockdown?
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 Simple Site Lockdown was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.