Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Embed PDF Viewer currently ranks #1212 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 125 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 44% versus the month before (222/day).
- The latest release, v2.5.1, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (66 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1212 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1216 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1233 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1248 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 99 |
| 2026-09-30 | 149 |
| 2026-08-31 | 356 |
| 2026-07-31 | 94 |
| 2026-06-30 | 73 |
| 2026-05-31 | 62 |
| 2026-04-30 | 129 |
| 2026-03-31 | 125 |
| 2026-02-28 | 172 |
| 2026-01-31 | 36 |
| 2025-12-31 | 33 |
| 2025-11-30 | 25 |
| 2025-10-31 | 45 |
| 2025-09-30 | 56 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Embed PDF Viewer
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Details
| Author | Andy Fragen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5.1 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Embed a PDF from the Media Library or elsewhere via oEmbed or as a block into an iframe tag.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Embed PDF Viewer?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Embed PDF Viewer?
As of October 17, 2026, Embed PDF Viewer ranks #1212 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Embed PDF Viewer last updated?
Embed PDF Viewer was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 2.5.1). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Embed PDF Viewer?
Embed PDF Viewer is developed by Andy Fragen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
