PDF secure vs Embedding 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 secure has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF secure has accumulated 3.4K+ total downloads while Embedding PDF has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF secure | Embedding PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 3.4K+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2014 | |
| Age | 7 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
N/APDF secure
Embedding PDFN/A
Total Reviews
0PDF secure
Embedding PDF0
Active Installs
100PDF secure
◄Embedding PDF30
Total Downloads
3.4K+PDF secure
◄Embedding PDF3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/APDF secure
Embedding PDFN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoPDF secure
◄Embedding PDF12 years ago
First Released
2019PDF secure
Embedding PDF2014
Age
7 yearsPDF secure
Embedding PDF12 years
WP Requires
3.8+PDF secure
Embedding PDF3.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+PDF secure
Embedding PDFfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF secure
Embedding PDFFree
Latest Version
2.0.0PDF secure
Embedding PDF1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF secure
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Embedding PDF
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF secure or Embedding PDF more popular?
PDF secure has 100 active installations while Embedding PDF has 30. PDF secure is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF secure or Embedding PDF?
PDF secure has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Embedding PDF has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF secure and Embedding PDF free?
PDF secure is free and Embedding PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF secure or Embedding 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 secure was last updated 1 year ago and Embedding PDF was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.