PDF Embedder vs WP Photo Album Plus (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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VS
WP Photo Album Plus

WP Photo Album Plus

4.7(199)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View WP Photo Album Plus

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while WP Photo Album Plus has 3.4M+. PDF Embedder has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 43%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus4.7/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus199
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus10K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus3.4M+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus43%
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus3 weeks ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus2010
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus16 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus6.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus5.5+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
WP Photo Album PlusFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
WP Photo Album Plus9.1.09.005

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

WP Photo Album Plus

4.7/5(199 reviews)
5
86%
4
6%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

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 Photo Album Plus Reviews

by bodzio16

A game changer

To be honest, after using it for few years you have to say it is way over expectations! Any! And a full commitment of the author to look for our needs, update it for free is something you just cannot

by neil40

Great plugin

Our website has used this plugin for our Photography galleries for some time now. It is the best one out there in my opinion. The author Jacob is very pro-active and extremely helpful, resolving is

by Oleksandra

Too heavy

Plugin is great and really powerful with lots of settings. But it ”eats” a lot of memory so other plugins stopped working. I do not need all those numerous settings, I just need a gallery with possibi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or WP Photo Album Plus more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while WP Photo Album Plus has 10K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or WP Photo Album Plus?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while WP Photo Album Plus has a 4.7/5 rating from 199 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and WP Photo Album Plus free?
PDF Embedder is free and WP Photo Album Plus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or WP Photo Album Plus?
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a 100% support resolution rate while WP Photo Album Plus has a 43% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and WP Photo Album Plus was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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