Strands PDF Embed
v1.1.0by strands · updated 26 days ago
Embed PDFs from your Media Library with a responsive viewer. Works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Enfold ALB, Elementor, and WPBakery.
- Rank
- #30,582
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 447
- 447 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Strands PDF Embed at a glance
Strands PDF Embed is a WordPress plugin by strands with 10+ active installs, the #30,582 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “pdfjs”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Strands PDF Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · +6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#30,582 · up 4,001 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,582 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,569 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,731 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,462 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,348 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #31,027 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,583 |
Growth %
Average +0.65% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.67% |
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.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jun 4, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Strands PDF Embed
How many websites use Strands PDF Embed?
Strands PDF Embed 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 #30,582 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Strands PDF Embed been downloaded?
447 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Strands PDF Embed last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Strands PDF Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Strands PDF Embed still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Strands PDF Embed have?
No one has reviewed Strands PDF Embed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Strands PDF Embed?
The plugins most like Strands PDF Embed, by the tags they share, are PDF.js Viewer (20K+), Embed PDF Viewer (20K+) and E2Pdf (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 447 |
| Author | strands |
| First released | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
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