Vanilla PDF Embed
v0.0.8by Mike Doherty · updated 10 years ago
Embeds PDFs in your pages and posts, without using JS.
- Rank
- #3,768
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,540
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 101.8K
- 101,757 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 32 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Vanilla PDF Embed at a glance
Vanilla PDF Embed is a WordPress plugin by Mike Doherty with 3K+ active installs, the #3,768 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Version 0.0.8 came out on Nov 8, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.0. Among the 533 plugins tagged “embed”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats399 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Vanilla PDF Embed |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 16 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,535 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,535 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,530 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,531 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,538 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,525 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,527 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,528 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,529 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,530 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,533 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,526 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,529 |
Rank over time
#3,768 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,768 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,774 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,773 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,765 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,765 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,776 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,777 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,772 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,772 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,772 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,775 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,776 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,791 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,788 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,785 |
Growth %
Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.09% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★32 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.5.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 7, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Vanilla PDF Embed
How many websites use Vanilla PDF Embed?
Vanilla PDF Embed is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,768 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Vanilla PDF Embed been downloaded?
101,757 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was Vanilla PDF Embed last updated?
Version 0.0.8 came out on Nov 8, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release
Is Vanilla PDF Embed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Vanilla PDF Embed’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.0, 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 Vanilla PDF Embed have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Vanilla PDF Embed. See its security record
Is Vanilla PDF Embed still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Vanilla PDF Embed have?
4.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews on WordPress.org. 84% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Vanilla PDF Embed?
The plugins most like Vanilla PDF Embed, by the tags they share, are Embed PDF Viewer (20K+), PDF.js Viewer (20K+) and PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
32 reviews
- 5 stars: 27 reviews, 84%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,540 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 32 |
| Total downloads | 101.8K |
| Author | Mike Doherty |
| First released | Dec 7, 2013 |
| Version | 0.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 8, 2016 |
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