Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly vs Embedly (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 237 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Embedly has 204K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly | Embedly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 237 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ◄ | 204K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Age | 17 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.8 | 4.9.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
Embedly
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly averaged approximately 519 daily downloads while Embedly averaged 22.
Recent Reviews
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly Reviews
Ne fonctionne pas….
Ne fonctionne pas sans abonnement !
Too many ads, even trial doesn’t remove ads
Easy to implement, has nice CSS options for styling but the final page is messed up. I just wanted the image printed or pdfed, but it adds menu items to the print page. Also redirects you to printfrie
Front end not working
Can’t save options to show front end buttons.
Embedly Reviews
Great plugin, but very slow support
When I first discovered this plugin I wanted to write a stellar review and give it like 20 stars, as it seemed to solve one of the biggest problems of BuddyPress. But when by solving a problem you cre
Works
Dirty uninstallation and branding is why I gave this 4.
It mostly love ❤️ Embedly…mostly. No tweaking backend hurts it.
I use and have used Embedly for years now. Ultimately it’s handy and it’s a plugin I consider “core”. However… It doesn’t allow you to play with the back end of the plugin anymore. This means no cha
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