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PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress

by Syed Balkhi · 4.7 (529)

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PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress is a free WordPress plugin by Syed Balkhi with 300K+ active installs, ranked #190 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.7/5 from 529 reviews and has been downloaded 5.7M times. The latest version 5.0.2 was released on August 14, 2026.

300K+Active installs0.11% of tracked installs
#190RankPeak #190
1,632Downloads / dayprev 917
4.9K7-day downloads
5.7MAll-time downloads
5Days tracked0 in top 50
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Highlights

  • Ranks in the top 36.8% of all tracked plugins.
  • Currently at its all-time best position.
  • Last updated 3 months ago.
  • Next install milestone: next 400K+.

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Details

Author
Syed Balkhi
Version
5.0.2
Last updated
August 14, 2026
Added
January 21, 2015
Requires WordPress
6.6
Requires PHP
7.4
First tracked
October 30, 2026
blockdocumentsembed pdfpdfpdf viewer

Description

Embed PDF files in WordPress posts and pages with a responsive PDF viewer block, live Block Editor preview, and no third-party services.

FAQ

How many sites use PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress?

PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress has 300K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.

How popular is PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress?

It is currently ranked #190 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #190.

When was PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress last updated?

The latest version (5.0.2) was released on August 14, 2026.

Who develops PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress?

PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress is developed by Syed Balkhi.

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