PDF Embedder — WordPress PDF Plugin
PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress
by Syed Balkhi · WordPress.org page · Website
PDF Embedder has 300,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,624,276 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 14, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
PDF Embedder at a glance
Is PDF Embedder well maintained?
PDF Embedder reviews and ratings
519 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where PDF Embedder ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that PDF Embedder appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best PDF Plugins | #2 by tag, #2 in search | #2 | – |
| Best Restaurant Plugins | #43 in search, not tagged | #70 | – |
| Best Real Estate Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #77 | – |
| Best Membership Plugins | #53 in search, not tagged | #86 | – |
PDF Embedder alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with PDF Embedder.
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PDF Poster 20,000+ installs · 4.5 -
EmbedPress 100,000+ installs · 4.8 -
3D FlipBook 70,000+ installs · 4.8 -
DearFlip 200,000+ installs · 4.9
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PDF Embedder Details
Embed PDF files in WordPress posts and pages with a responsive PDF viewer block, live Block Editor preview, and no third-party services.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- block
- documents
- embed pdf
- pdf viewer
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- Version
- 5.0.2
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2026
- First published
- Jan 21, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
PDF Embedder FAQ
How many active installs does PDF Embedder have?
WordPress.org reports 300,000+ active installs for PDF Embedder as of September 7, 2026.
Is PDF Embedder still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 14, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does PDF Embedder have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 3 of 3 recent support threads for PDF Embedder are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is PDF Embedder free?
PDF Embedder is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does PDF Embedder rank among PDF Plugins?
PDF Embedder is #2 in the WordPress.org "pdf" ranking as of today.