PDF Embedder vs weForms PDF (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 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while weForms PDF has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | weForms PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄weForms PDFN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄weForms PDF0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄weForms PDF20
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄weForms PDF2.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
weForms PDFN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄weForms PDF7 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
weForms PDF2018
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
weForms PDF8 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
weForms PDF3.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
weForms PDF5.2.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
weForms PDFFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
weForms PDF1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
weForms PDF
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
weForms PDF Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or weForms PDF more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while weForms PDF has 20. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or weForms PDF?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while weForms PDF has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and weForms PDF free?
PDF Embedder is free and weForms PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or weForms PDF?
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 weForms PDF was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.