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PDF.js Viewer vs Easy 3D Viewer (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
Easy 3D Viewer

Easy 3D Viewer

4.1(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Easy 3D Viewer

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF.js Viewer has accumulated 407K+ total downloads while Easy 3D Viewer has 43K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5PDF.js Viewer
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Easy 3D Viewer4.1/5
Total Reviews
53PDF.js Viewer
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Easy 3D Viewer12
Active Installs
20K+PDF.js Viewer
◄
Easy 3D Viewer1.0K+
Total Downloads
407K+PDF.js Viewer
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Easy 3D Viewer43K+
Support Resolution
50%PDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D ViewerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPDF.js Viewer
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Easy 3D Viewer1 month ago
First Released
2013PDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D Viewer2017
Age
13 yearsPDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D Viewer9 years
WP Requires
5.0+PDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D Viewer3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+PDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D Viewerfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D ViewerFree
Latest Version
3.0.4PDF.js Viewer
Easy 3D Viewer1.8.7

Rating Breakdown

PDF.js Viewer

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

Easy 3D Viewer

4.1/5(12 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
8%
1
17%

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

Easy 3D Viewer Reviews

by crisantopovis

Great ‘n amazing plugin

kind of file tested : GLB Source Generator: ESKO ArtiosCAD -> .U3D -> aspose web app conversion to GLB ——————————————- I’ve tested fews weeks ago another options with 3D viewer plugins, probl

by dusitnpoissant

Does not render color of glb

All GLB files are rendered without their colors. also controls are hard to use to center the camera on the object

by akshaygadekar02

Works Good with .gltf

Please if possible try to solve this issue. it should work with blender exported .gltf/.glb also if possible add .fbx file format support. & Important: Please add Security for 3D Model Preview. If we

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF.js Viewer or Easy 3D Viewer more popular?
PDF.js Viewer has 20K+ active installations while Easy 3D Viewer has 1.0K+. PDF.js Viewer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF.js Viewer or Easy 3D Viewer?
PDF.js Viewer has a 4.4/5 rating from 53 reviews, while Easy 3D Viewer has a 4.1/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are PDF.js Viewer and Easy 3D Viewer free?
PDF.js Viewer is free and Easy 3D Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF.js Viewer or Easy 3D Viewer?
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 Easy 3D Viewer was last updated 1 month ago.

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