WordPress plugin comparison
AAM Protected Media Files vs PDF Embedder
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 500+ for AAM Protected Media Files.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,370 times, AAM Protected Media Files about 12.
- AAM Protected Media Files is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 532 reviews.
- PDF Embedder was updated more recently: Aug 14, 2026, against Apr 23, 2026 for AAM Protected Media Files.
- PDF Embedder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for AAM Protected Media Files.
- PDF Embedder has been around longer: since 2015, against 2019 for AAM Protected Media Files.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AAM Protected Media Files |  PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,674 | #190 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 256 | 42.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(532) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | 7.4 |
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