PDF Embedder vs Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… (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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Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…

Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…200
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…1.7K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…false+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…false+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…1.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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

Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… has 200. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… free?
PDF Embedder is free and Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF…?
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 Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF… was last updated 1 year ago.

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