PDF Embedder vs th23 Gallery (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 481 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while th23 Gallery has 592.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | th23 Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 481 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 592 |
| 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+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 4.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄th23 GalleryN/A
Total Reviews
481PDF Embedder
◄th23 Gallery0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄th23 Gallery20
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄th23 Gallery592
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
th23 GalleryN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄th23 Gallery1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
th23 Gallery2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
th23 Gallery2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
th23 Gallery4.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
th23 Gallery7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
th23 GalleryFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
th23 Gallery4.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(481 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
th23 Gallery
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
th23 Gallery Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or th23 Gallery more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while th23 Gallery has 20. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or th23 Gallery?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews, while th23 Gallery has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and th23 Gallery free?
PDF Embedder is free and th23 Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or th23 Gallery?
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 th23 Gallery was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.