PDF Embedder vs WP Advanced PDF (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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while WP Advanced PDF has 55K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | WP Advanced PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 18 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 55K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.7 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄WP Advanced PDF2.7/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄WP Advanced PDF18
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄WP Advanced PDF800
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄WP Advanced PDF55K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDFN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄WP Advanced PDF3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDF2016
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDF10 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDF5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDFfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDFFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
WP Advanced PDF1.1.7
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
WP Advanced PDF
2.7/5(18 reviews)
5
28%
4
11%
3
11%
2
6%
1
44%
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
WP Advanced PDF Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or WP Advanced PDF more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while WP Advanced PDF has 800. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or WP Advanced PDF?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while WP Advanced PDF has a 2.7/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and WP Advanced PDF free?
PDF Embedder is free and WP Advanced PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or WP Advanced 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 WP Advanced PDF was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.