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Embed PDF Viewer

By Andy Fragen

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Embed PDF Viewer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily embed PDFs from your Media Library or external sources using oEmbed or iframe tags.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.14/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

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

This plugin allows you to embed a PDF from the Media Library or elsewhere via oEmbed or as a block into an iframe tag. The URL only needs to be a world-reachable link. Chrome utilizes Google Doc Viewer, which automatically renders embedded JS in PDFs. This plugin also supports mobile viewing through Google Doc Viewer.

Inspired by other plugins such as Embed PDF and RV Embed PDF, this plugin is designed to enhance your ability to display PDFs directly on your site. It is compatible with the new block editor, thanks to contributions from the community.

Development is ongoing on GitHub, and contributions are welcome. Please note that occasionally, Google Doc Viewer may not load the PDF correctly, but reloading the page usually resolves this issue.

Comparing to Alternatives

Embed PDF Viewer is a straightforward plugin designed for easy PDF embedding without extra features or costs. Compared to other PDF viewers, it focuses on simplicity and user-friendliness.

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Strengths

No watermark added to PDFs.
No paid upgrade required for full functionality.
Simple block editor integration for easy embedding.
No unnecessary buttons like 'Download' by default.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives.
No mobile preview support reported by some users.
No pro version available for extended functionality.
Limited customization options.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness but note some limitations, especially on mobile devices.

Positive highlights

'Simple is what we were looking for. Simple is what we got. Works great.' - pwhenderson
'Very Useful' - Masum Billah
'This is the one! No watermark, no paid upgrade, no unnecessary buttons.' - grunk1905
'Love how easy it is to embed a PDF using the Block Editor.' - melissajclark
'This plugin saved me 2 days of coding.' - Abdul qadir

Common complaints