Pdf Embed — WordPress PDF Plugin
by tropicalista · WordPress.org page · Website
Pdf Embed has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 276,731 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Pdf Embed at a glance
Is Pdf Embed well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Embed or inline PDF
- Fully responsive
- Works fine on Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge and IE11
- Show download button
- Show print button
- Show full screen
- 📈Track Pdf events in Google Analytics (docs)
- 🔥Show PDF in Lightbox on button click
Pdf Embed reviews and ratings
6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Easy to operate and show PDFs as part of your site
It is easy to use, and I like that the inline settings make the PDF look like the content of the site.
kirihito -
This plugin is epic
A genuine lifesaver. Much better than the adobe embed APi code they supply on their offical website.
groggy72 -
Error
Unfortunately the plugin doesn't seem to function. Getting an error message within Gutenberg
WillOfTheWeb -
Very nice and practical.
Very nice and practical plugin, thank you.
zippom -
Love it! Can zoom nicely on mobile <<< a must have imo.
Excellent plugin! Allows full mobile pinch-zooming where others don't. I tried many other more widely downloaded but, yours works best! Thank you!
bizwizkid -
Genuine Adobe display features are available
This plugin allows you to display PDF files beautifully in Wordpress. In particular, the beauty of the PDF file can be maintained when zooming in and out, especially in the Safari browser. In addition, the inline display, the download restriction function and the print restriction function are very good features that cannot be reproduced by other plug-ins. To use it, you need Adobe API key, but you can get it for free by following the instructions.
Akihiko Fuji
Where Pdf Embed ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Pdf Embed appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best PDF Plugins | #16 by tag, #7 in search | #8 | – |
Pdf Embed alternatives
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PDF Embedder 300,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Embed PDF Viewer 20,000+ installs · 4.7
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Pdf Embed Details
PDF embedder with official Adobe Embed API.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- block
- embed pdf
- pdf block
- pdf embed api
- pdf embedder
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- Version
- 0.6.2
- Last updated
- May 30, 2026
- First published
- Jan 11, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Pdf Embed FAQ
What does Pdf Embed do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Pdf Embed offers Embed or inline PDF, Fully responsive, Works fine on Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge and IE11, Show download button and Show print button.
How many active installs does Pdf Embed have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Pdf Embed as of September 7, 2026.
Is Pdf Embed still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Pdf Embed have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 2 recent support threads for Pdf Embed are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Pdf Embed free?
Pdf Embed is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Pdf Embed rank among PDF Plugins?
Pdf Embed is #8 in the WordPress.org "pdf" ranking as of today.