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Algori PDF Viewer

By Kevin Bazira

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Algori PDF Viewer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Algori PDF Viewer is a Gutenberg Block Plugin that allows you to display PDF documents directly on your website. Visitors can view and interact with PDFs seamlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Algori PDF Viewer is a Gutenberg Block Plugin that enables you to easily display PDF documents on your website. This will allow your visitors to view and easily interact with your PDF files directly on your site.

This free plugin has a lot to offer. Even more can be found in the Premium version of this Plugin. The Premium plugin offers many more exciting features that allow you to customize the PDF viewer settings as you wish.

Features include no browser plugins needed, compatibility with modern browsers and devices, support for printing and downloading PDF files, navigation options, zoom features, document rotation, presentation mode, and text search capabilities. It also supports multiple PDF documents on a single page and is easy to use without coding skills.

Comparing to Alternatives

Algori PDF Viewer is one of several plugins that allow embedding PDFs in WordPress, offering a balance of ease of use and functionality. It competes with other popular PDF viewer plugins that provide various customization and display options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use with Gutenberg block editor integration
Fast loading of PDF files
Includes simple download capabilities
Offers a free version with essential features
Good display quality of PDFs

Weaknesses

Limited customization options in free version
Cannot set initial zoom or 100% width easily
Some user interface aspects could be more user-friendly
Has a medium security vulnerability that was fixed in a recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of positive reviews (77.8% 4-5 stars) and a small number of lower ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and functionality, though some desire more customization.

Positive highlights

'Super plugin. Very easy to use' - adonai00
'Great little plugin. It display the PDF greatly with the block editor and has lots of useful features.' - danielepais
'Easy to use and effective. One thing I would like to see added is the ability to specify the alignment of the pdf viewer in the post.' - Hannah West Design
'The Lite version has all the features I needed and is simple to use; to display PDFs in my posts.' - miandu
'Muy buen plugin es rapido en cargar tus archivos pdf, me funciono muy bien...' - pedrojg

Common complaints

Very limited customization in free version, especially regarding display settings like width and zoom

Weaknesses

Customization options are minimal without upgrading
User interface could be more intuitive
Security vulnerability was present but fixed in latest version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use PDF viewer plugin integrated with Gutenberg, who need basic display and download features without complex customization.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced customization options such as initial zoom settings, responsive 100% width display, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential PDF viewing features with basic height and width controls, suitable for most standard uses.

Pro version

The pro version likely offers enhanced customization options and additional features beyond the free version, although specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Algori PDF Viewer is a solid choice for users who want a simple and effective PDF embedding solution within WordPress, especially those using the Gutenberg editor. Its ease of use and good display quality make it appealing, though customization is limited in the free version.

While it has a medium-level security vulnerability that has been addressed, users needing advanced display controls or heightened security may want to consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value for basic PDF viewing needs with a pro upgrade option for more features.