PDF Embedder vs Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions (2026)

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

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions

Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions

4.9(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 8 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions has 42K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions4.9/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions8
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions42K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + AccordionsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions4 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions5.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + AccordionsFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions2.2

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions

4.9/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

PDF Embedder Reviews

by paulietrot

It does the job efficiently

It performs the advertized tasks efficiently

by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL

Easy to use

Simple, easy and efficient.

by benydove

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions Reviews

by webonaut78

Great Plugin

Thanks a lot for this great plugin, it is easy to use and the mobile feature for tabs is really awesome!!!  It’s the best accordion- and tabs-plugin i’ve tested so far. Thanks & kind regards Mat

by dragonfriend

Broken on my site

The plugin stopped working and hasn’t been updated since 08/23. They are trying to help resolve the issue This topic was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by dragonfriend. This topic

by Hans-Gerd Gerhards

Great Plugin

Thanks for this great Plugin. I especially like that I can use the functionality as its own block.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions has 2.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions has a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions free?
PDF Embedder is free and Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions?
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 Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions was last updated 4 months ago.

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