Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder
v1.1by devbook · updated 1 year ago
Quickly embed and display (viewer) PDF files in WordPress posts and pages using a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block.
- Rank
- #11,901
- Down21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 246
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,415 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Quick Embed PDF at a glance
Quick Embed PDF is a WordPress plugin by devbook with 200+ active installs, the #11,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 3, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “pdf reader”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats124 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Quick Embed PDF |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 246 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 246 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 247 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 247 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 248 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 247 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 246 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 248 |
Rank over time
#11,901 · down 53 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,901 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,880 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,856 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,894 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,863 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,902 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,899 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,881 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,895 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,865 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,903 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,872 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,848 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11872 → #11894
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 31, 2024
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Quick Embed PDF
How many websites use Quick Embed PDF?
Quick Embed PDF is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Quick Embed PDF been downloaded?
2,415 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Quick Embed PDF last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Feb 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Quick Embed PDF compatible with the latest WordPress?
Quick Embed PDF’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Quick Embed PDF still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Quick Embed PDF have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Quick Embed PDF?
The plugins most like Quick Embed PDF, by the tags they share, are PDF Embedder (300K+), PDF Poster (20K+) and Real3D Flipbook (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 246 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | devbook |
| First released | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2025 |
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