PDF.js Viewer vs Website Update Viewer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF.js Viewer has accumulated 407K+ total downloads while Website Update Viewer has 590.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF.js Viewer | Website Update Viewer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 407K+ | ◄ | 590 |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2025 | |
| Age | 13 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.4 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF.js Viewer
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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
Website Update Viewer Reviews
No reviews yet
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