WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embedder vs SoftIcon Document Viewer
PDF Embedder
by Syed Balkhi
300K+ installs4.7
SoftIcon Document Viewer
by softiconai
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against fewer than 10 for SoftIcon Document Viewer.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,370 times, SoftIcon Document Viewer about 112.
- SoftIcon Document Viewer has no reviews yet.
- SoftIcon Document Viewer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 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 SoftIcon Document Viewer.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | PDF Embedder | SoftIcon Document Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #190 | #72,042 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 42.1K | 112 |
| Rating | 4.7(532) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.32 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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