PDF.js Viewer vs PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while PDF.js Viewer leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF.js Viewer has accumulated 407K+ total downloads while PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg has 31K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF.js Viewer | PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 407K+ | ◄ | 31K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2023 | |
| Age | 13 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.4 | 1.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF.js Viewer
PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF.js Viewer averaged approximately 693 daily downloads while PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
PDF.js Viewer Reviews
Never failed
I’ve been using for years and never failed. Simple to use and does the job.
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.
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
PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg Reviews
Crap
The plugin does not have a valid header. So, total piece of crap.
Easy to use PDF plugin
This plugin shows PDF files nicely and is easy to use.
Best pdf Viewer
Many other similar plugins do not work in the mobile version, but this plugin works!
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