PDF Embedder vs WP Book (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while WP Book has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | WP Book | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| 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+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄WP BookN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄WP Book0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄WP Book10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄WP Book2.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
WP BookN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄WP Book7 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
WP Book2018
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
WP Book8 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
WP Book3.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
WP Bookfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
WP BookFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
WP Book1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
WP Book
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
WP Book Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or WP Book more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while WP Book has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or WP Book?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while WP Book has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and WP Book free?
PDF Embedder is free and WP Book is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or WP Book?
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 WP Book was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.