PDF Embedder vs TCPDF Library (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, TCPDF Library has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while TCPDF Library has 8.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | TCPDF Library | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 8.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►TCPDF Library5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄TCPDF Library1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄TCPDF Library200
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄TCPDF Library8.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
TCPDF LibraryN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄TCPDF Library10 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
TCPDF Library2012
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
TCPDF Library14 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
TCPDF Library4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
TCPDF Libraryfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
TCPDF LibraryFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
TCPDF Library1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
TCPDF Library
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
TCPDF Library Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or TCPDF Library more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while TCPDF Library has 200. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or TCPDF Library?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while TCPDF Library has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and TCPDF Library free?
PDF Embedder is free and TCPDF Library is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or TCPDF Library?
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 TCPDF Library was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.