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PDF Embedder vs Universalist (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
VS
Universalist

Universalist

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Universalist

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Universalist has 491.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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UniversalistN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Universalist0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Universalist0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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Universalist491
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
UniversalistN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Universalist1 week ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Universalist2026
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Universalist2 months
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Universalist6.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Universalist7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
UniversalistFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Universalist2.2.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Universalist

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

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

Universalist Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Universalist more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Universalist has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Universalist?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Universalist has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Universalist free?
PDF Embedder is free and Universalist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Universalist?
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 Universalist was last updated 1 week ago.

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