WordPress plugin comparison
Capture vs PDF Embedder
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Capture.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,370 times, Capture about 2.
- Capture has no reviews yet.
- PDF Embedder was updated more recently: Aug 14, 2026, against Jun 22, 2026 for Capture.
- PDF Embedder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Capture.
- PDF Embedder has been around longer: since 2015, against 2025 for Capture.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Capture |  PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #46,821 | #190 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 81 | 42.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(532) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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