WordPress plugin comparison
Document Engine vs PDF Embedder
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 100+ for Document Engine.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,442 times, Document Engine about 15.
- Document Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 532 reviews.
- Document Engine was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 14, 2026 for PDF Embedder.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PDF Embedder has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Document Engine.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Document Engine |  PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,946 | #190 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 393 | 40.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(532) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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