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PDF.js Viewer vs Disable Embeds (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF.js Viewer

PDF.js Viewer

4.4(53)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View PDF.js Viewer
VS
Disable Embeds

Disable Embeds

4.3(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
View Disable Embeds

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PDF.js Viewer has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 53 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF.js Viewer has accumulated 407K+ total downloads while Disable Embeds has 274K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5PDF.js Viewer
◄
Disable Embeds4.3/5
Total Reviews
53PDF.js Viewer
◄
Disable Embeds20
Active Installs
20K+PDF.js Viewer
◄
Disable Embeds10K+
Total Downloads
407K+PDF.js Viewer
◄
Disable Embeds274K+
Support Resolution
50%PDF.js Viewer
Disable EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPDF.js Viewer
◄
Disable Embeds12 months ago
First Released
2013PDF.js Viewer
Disable Embeds2015
Age
13 yearsPDF.js Viewer
Disable Embeds11 years
WP Requires
5.0+PDF.js Viewer
Disable Embeds4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+PDF.js Viewer
Disable Embedsfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF.js Viewer
Disable EmbedsFree
Latest Version
3.0.4PDF.js Viewer
Disable Embeds1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF.js Viewer

4.4/5(53 reviews)
5
70%
4
13%
3
8%
2
6%
1
4%

Disable Embeds

4.3/5(20 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
15%

Recent Reviews

PDF.js Viewer Reviews

by cengoguven

Never failed

I’ve been using for years and never failed. Simple to use and does the job.

by KeithRowley

Excellent PDF EMbedder

I have been usiong a paid pdf plugin but it’s been months now with a bad fault so i tried this – perfect! Thank you very much.

by Hub5050

Great Support

I was impressed with the level of support provided with the recent issue where the plugin stopped displaying due to Mozilla’s PDFjs, and they started using mjs files. Thank you for an excellent plu

Disable Embeds Reviews

by TraceMyIP

Simple Solution to WordPress Embed Bloat

Finally, a no-fuss plugin that does exactly what it promises! Disable Embeds by Pascal Birchler is perfect if you’re tired of WordPress’s automatic embed features slowing down your site. Just activate

by Jules Colle

thanks

just what i needed

by demetris (Demetris Kikizas)

Does what it says, has been reliable

An easy way to drop some weight if you don’t need the functionality that the plugin disables. For me this has been a “set and forget” plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF.js Viewer or Disable Embeds more popular?
PDF.js Viewer has 20K+ active installations while Disable Embeds has 10K+. PDF.js Viewer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF.js Viewer or Disable Embeds?
PDF.js Viewer has a 4.4/5 rating from 53 reviews, while Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are PDF.js Viewer and Disable Embeds free?
PDF.js Viewer is free and Disable Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF.js Viewer or Disable Embeds?
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.js Viewer was last updated 1 week ago and Disable Embeds was last updated 12 months ago.

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