PDF Embedder vs SimplePDF Embed (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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while SimplePDF Embed has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | SimplePDF Embed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄SimplePDF Embed2/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄SimplePDF Embed1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄SimplePDF Embed70
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄SimplePDF Embed2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
SimplePDF EmbedN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►SimplePDF Embed1 week ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
SimplePDF Embed2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
SimplePDF Embed2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
SimplePDF Embed5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
SimplePDF Embed5.6.20+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
SimplePDF EmbedFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
SimplePDF Embed1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
SimplePDF Embed
2/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
100%
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
SimplePDF Embed Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or SimplePDF Embed more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while SimplePDF Embed has 70. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or SimplePDF Embed?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while SimplePDF Embed has a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and SimplePDF Embed free?
PDF Embedder is free and SimplePDF Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or SimplePDF Embed?
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 SimplePDF Embed was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.