Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#190
Peak #190
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All-time downloads
5.4M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PDF Embedder currently ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v5.0.1, shipped on May 25, 2026 (74 days ago) — release #47 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0.1 |
| Versions released | 47 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-25 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Seamlessly embed PDFs into your content, with customizations and intelligent responsive resizing, and no third-party services or iframes.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Embedder a free plugin?
Yes — PDF Embedder is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use PDF Embedder?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is PDF Embedder?
As of August 6, 2026, PDF Embedder ranks #190 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was PDF Embedder last updated?
PDF Embedder was last updated on May 25, 2026 (version 5.0.1). It has shipped 47 releases in total.
Who makes PDF Embedder?
PDF Embedder is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2015.
