Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PDF Embedder currently ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #189, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,349 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 48% versus the month before (2,605/day).
- The latest release, v5.0.2, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (65 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #190 |
| 2026-09-30 | #191 |
| 2026-08-31 | #191 |
| 2026-07-31 | #189 |
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 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 | 1,281 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,611 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,384 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,172 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,690 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,851 |
| 2026-04-30 | 995 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,126 |
| 2026-02-28 | 755 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,153 |
| 2025-12-31 | 22,106 |
| 2025-11-30 | 489 |
| 2025-10-31 | 656 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,062 |
| 2025-08-31 | 686 |
| 2025-07-31 | 915 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,202 |
| 2025-05-31 | 855 |
| 2025-04-30 | 14,017 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,280 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,435 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,313 |
| 2024-12-31 | 497 |
| 2024-11-30 | 456 |
| 2024-10-31 | 777 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,048 |
| 2024-08-31 | 561 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using PDF Embedder
Detected on 2 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Adventure Motorcycle Riding The Worldpikipikioverland.com
- Theme: Inspiro
- 17 plugins detected
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Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0.2 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Embed PDF files in WordPress posts and pages with a responsive PDF viewer block, live Block Editor preview, and no third-party services.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PDF Embedder?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is PDF Embedder?
As of October 17, 2026, PDF Embedder ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #189.
When was PDF Embedder last updated?
PDF Embedder was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 5.0.2). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes PDF Embedder?
PDF Embedder is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2015.
