WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor vs Strands PDF Embed
At a glance
- PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Strands PDF Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor is downloaded about 17 times, Strands PDF Embed about 3.
- Strands PDF Embed has no reviews yet.
- Strands PDF Embed was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 20, 2025 for PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor.
- Strands PDF Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor.
- PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Strands PDF Embed.
Line by line
PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor |  Strands PDF Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,341 | #30,582 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 424 | 116 |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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