WordPress plugin comparison
PDF.js Viewer vs Strands PDF Embed
At a glance
- PDF.js Viewer has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Strands PDF Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF.js Viewer is downloaded about 368 times, Strands PDF Embed about 3.
- Strands PDF Embed has no reviews yet.
- PDF.js Viewer was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Strands PDF Embed.
- Strands PDF Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF.js Viewer.
- PDF.js Viewer has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Strands PDF Embed.
Line by line
PDF.js Viewer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF.js Viewer |  Strands PDF Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,181 | #30,582 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 14.7K | 117 |
| Rating | 4.4(53) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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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