PDF-Creator
v0.3by maartenhemmes · updated 12 years ago
Plugin to create PDF files
- Rank
- #40,905
- Up3,457 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,914 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PDF-Creator at a glance
PDF-Creator is a WordPress plugin by maartenhemmes with 10+ active installs, the #40,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.3 came out on May 16, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 15 plugins tagged “creator”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats135 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PDF-Creator |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#40,905 · up 2,023 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,905 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,362 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,356 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,895 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,520 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,608 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,749 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,949 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,928 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2014
- Last updated
- May 16, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PDF-Creator
How many websites use PDF-Creator?
PDF-Creator is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #40,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PDF-Creator been downloaded?
3,914 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was PDF-Creator last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on May 16, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is PDF-Creator compatible with the latest WordPress?
PDF-Creator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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.
Is PDF-Creator still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PDF-Creator have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PDF-Creator?
The plugins most like PDF-Creator, by the tags they share, are PDF Thumbnail Generator (2K+), PDF Embedder (300K+) and PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | maartenhemmes |
| First released | May 16, 2014 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 16, 2014 |
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