WordPress plugin comparison
Document Engine vs SmartEmbed
At a glance
- Document Engine has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for SmartEmbed.
- On a typical day, Document Engine is downloaded about 15 times, SmartEmbed about 4.
- SmartEmbed has no reviews yet.
- Document Engine was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 3, 2026 for SmartEmbed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Document Engine has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for SmartEmbed.
Line by line
Document Engine leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Document Engine |  SmartEmbed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,946 | #37,534 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 393 | 86 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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