PDF Embedder vs Simple Toolkit (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Simple Toolkit has 678.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Simple Toolkit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 678 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Simple ToolkitN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Simple Toolkit0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Toolkit0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Toolkit678
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Simple ToolkitN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Simple Toolkit3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Simple Toolkit2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Simple Toolkit3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Simple Toolkitfalse+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Simple Toolkitfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Simple ToolkitFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Simple Toolkit1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Simple Toolkit
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
Simple Toolkit Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Simple Toolkit more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Simple Toolkit has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Simple Toolkit?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Simple Toolkit has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Simple Toolkit free?
PDF Embedder is free and Simple Toolkit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Simple Toolkit?
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 Simple Toolkit was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.