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PDF Embedder vs Wrapping ShortCode (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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Wrapping ShortCode

Wrapping ShortCode

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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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 Wrapping ShortCode has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
Wrapping ShortCodeN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Wrapping ShortCode0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Wrapping ShortCode0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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Wrapping ShortCode2.8K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Wrapping ShortCode3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCode2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCode4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCode5.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCode7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCodeFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Wrapping ShortCode0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Wrapping ShortCode

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Wrapping ShortCode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Wrapping ShortCode more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Wrapping ShortCode has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Wrapping ShortCode?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Wrapping ShortCode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Wrapping ShortCode free?
PDF Embedder is free and Wrapping ShortCode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Wrapping ShortCode?
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 Wrapping ShortCode was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.