WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embedder vs Simple Google Docs Viewer
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 300+ for Simple Google Docs Viewer.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,442 times, Simple Google Docs Viewer about 5.
- PDF Embedder is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 532 reviews, against 3.1 from 8 reviews.
- PDF Embedder was updated more recently: Aug 14, 2026, against Mar 22, 2017 for Simple Google Docs Viewer.
- PDF Embedder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.7.39 for Simple Google Docs Viewer.
- Simple Google Docs Viewer has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for PDF Embedder.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embedder |  Simple Google Docs Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #190 | #10,802 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41.6K | 112 |
| Rating | 4.7(532) | 3.1(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.7.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.32 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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