Scribd Doc Embedder
v2.0by ericboles · updated 12 years ago
Uses the Scribd API to embed supported Scribd documents (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader.
- Rank
- #12,588
- Up35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 225
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.5K
- 12,506 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Scribd Doc Embedder at a glance
Scribd Doc Embedder is a WordPress plugin by ericboles with 200+ active installs, the #12,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Jul 4, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “scribd”. 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 stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Scribd Doc Embedder |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 225 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 228 |
Rank over time
#12,588 · up 36 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,588 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,623 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,600 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,628 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,616 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,619 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,585 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,625 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,560 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,639 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,627 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,624 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.90% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.90% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
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
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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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 4, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Scribd Doc Embedder
How many websites use Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder 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 #12,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Scribd Doc Embedder been downloaded?
12,506 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Scribd Doc Embedder last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Jul 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Scribd Doc Embedder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Scribd Doc Embedder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Scribd Doc Embedder 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 Scribd Doc Embedder have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Scribd Doc Embedder?
The plugins most like Scribd Doc Embedder, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), PDF.js Viewer (20K+) and PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 225 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 12.5K |
| Author | ericboles |
| First released | Feb 23, 2014 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 4, 2014 |
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