WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embedder vs Wonder PDF Embed
At a glance
- PDF Embedder has more active installs: 300K+, against 8K+ for Wonder PDF Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF Embedder is downloaded about 1,442 times, Wonder PDF Embed about 42.
- PDF Embedder is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 532 reviews, against 4.5 from 13 reviews.
- Wonder PDF Embed was updated more recently: Oct 26, 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 2017 for Wonder PDF Embed.
Line by line
PDF Embedder leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embedder |  Wonder PDF Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #190 | #2,370 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41.6K | 1.1K |
| Rating | 4.7(532) | 4.5(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.32 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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