WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embedder vs Simple Link Embed
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 40+ for Simple Link Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,442 times, Simple Link Embed about 4.
- Simple Link Embed is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 532 reviews.
- Simple Link Embed was updated more recently: Aug 20, 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 2026 for Simple Link Embed.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embedder |  Simple Link Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #190 | #21,419 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41.6K | 102 |
| Rating | 4.7(532) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.32 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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