WordPress plugin comparison
iFrame vs Embed PDF Viewer
At a glance
- Embed PDF Viewer has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for iFrame.
- On a typical day, Embed PDF Viewer is downloaded about 126 times, iFrame about 3.
- iFrame has no reviews yet.
- iFrame was updated more recently: Sep 4, 2026, against Aug 12, 2026 for Embed PDF Viewer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Embed PDF Viewer has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for iFrame.
Line by line
Embed PDF Viewer leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iFrame |  Embed PDF Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,892 | #1,196 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72 | 3.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.08 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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