PDF Embedder vs PDF Generator for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
PDF Generator for WordPress
1.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while PDF Generator for WordPress has 104K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | PDF Generator for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 39 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 104K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.6.1 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
PDF Generator for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while PDF Generator for WordPress averaged 81.
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
PDF Generator for WordPress Reviews
World class support
We are an agency maintaining 250+ WordPress installations with far over 100 different plugins and about 10 years of WordPress experience. We have found such a remarkable great support very rarely to n
Quick and helpful support
Quick and effective support for an update issue
Fixed fatal errors
Had errors, tried to deactivate and activate the plugin but it gave only fatal errors. The team helps very good, now it is running.
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