Active installs
3K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3809
Peak #3809
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
100.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Vanilla PDF Embed currently ranks #3809 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.0.8, shipped on Nov 8, 2016 (3,559 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Mike Doherty |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.0.8 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2016-11-08 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Embeds PDFs in your pages and posts, without using JS.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanilla PDF Embed a free plugin?
Yes — Vanilla PDF Embed is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Vanilla PDF Embed?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Vanilla PDF Embed?
As of August 7, 2026, Vanilla PDF Embed ranks #3809 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Vanilla PDF Embed last updated?
Vanilla PDF Embed was last updated on November 8, 2016 (version 0.0.8).
Who makes Vanilla PDF Embed?
Vanilla PDF Embed is developed by Mike Doherty. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
