GS Only PDF Preview
v1.0.7by bonger · updated 9 years ago
Uses Ghostscript directly to generate PDF previews.
- Rank
- #5,197
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,650
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.6K
- 15,643 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GS Only PDF Preview at a glance
GS Only PDF Preview is a WordPress plugin by bonger with 1K+ active installs, the #5,197 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 58% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 13, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “PDF Preview”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats262 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GS Only PDF Preview |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,650 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,650 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,650 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,648 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,649 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,645 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,650 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,652 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,647 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,652 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,658 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,661 |
Rank over time
#5,197 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,197 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,201 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,207 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,194 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,202 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,205 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,213 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,193 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,189 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,194 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,207 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,209 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,208 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,204 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.18% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 17, 2017
- Last updated
- Jun 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GS Only PDF Preview
How many websites use GS Only PDF Preview?
GS Only PDF Preview is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,197 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GS Only PDF Preview been downloaded?
15,643 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was GS Only PDF Preview last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 13, 2017 (9 years ago). See every release
Is GS Only PDF Preview compatible with the latest WordPress?
GS Only PDF Preview’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does GS Only PDF Preview have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for GS Only PDF Preview. See its security record
Is GS Only PDF Preview still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GS Only PDF Preview have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to GS Only PDF Preview?
The plugins most like GS Only PDF Preview, by the tags they share, are PDF Embedder (300K+), PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce (300K+) and Print, PDF & Email by PrintFriendly (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,650 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 15.6K |
| Author | bonger |
| First released | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
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