WordPress plugin comparison
Embed PDF Viewer vs EmbedPress
At a glance
- EmbedPress has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for Embed PDF Viewer.
- On a typical day, EmbedPress is downloaded about 2,245 times, Embed PDF Viewer about 126.
- EmbedPress is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 308 reviews, against 4.7 from 19 reviews.
- EmbedPress was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 12, 2026 for Embed PDF Viewer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
EmbedPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed PDF Viewer |  EmbedPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,196 | #434 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 159.3K |
| Rating | 4.7(19) | 4.8(308) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.08 | ×2.04 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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