WordPress plugin comparison
Custom iFrame vs Pdf Embed
At a glance
- Pdf Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 4K+ for Custom iFrame.
- On a typical day, Pdf Embed is downloaded about 140 times, Custom iFrame about 28.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Pdf Embed was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Jun 15, 2026 for Custom iFrame.
- Custom iFrame resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Pdf Embed.
- Pdf Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Custom iFrame.
- Pdf Embed has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Custom iFrame.
Line by line
Pdf Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom iFrame |  Pdf Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,539 | #1,715 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 802 | 8.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.88 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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