Embed PDF Viewer is the #8 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 4.7 average rating from 19 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Embed PDF Viewer is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Andy Fragen. With a rating of 4.7★ from 19 reviews, it currently ranks #8 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: Embed PDF Viewer ranks #8 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 2% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Embed PDF Viewer is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Embed category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 19 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.7★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Andy Fragen — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (19) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Embed PDF Viewer works
Embed a PDF from the Media Library or elsewhere via oEmbed or as a block into an iframe tag. The URL only has to be world reachable link. Chrome uses Google Doc Viewer as Chrome seems to automatically rendered embedded JS in PDFs automatically. Uses Google Doc Viewer with mobile.
Inspired by Embed PDF and RV Embed PDF.
Many thanks to Alex Kirk for making Embed PDF Viewer compatible with the new block editor.
Development on GitHub. Pull requests are welcome against the develop branch.
Known Issues Occasionally Google Doc Viewer will not correctly load the PDF. Reloading the page should correct the issue, though this may need to be done several times.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Embed#8of 453Top 2%
- Block#18of 593Top 4%
- Block-enabled#85of 427Top 20%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Embed PDF Viewer stands in the Embed category
Embed PDF Viewer ranks #8 of 453 apps in the Embed category, placing it in the top 2% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Embed PDF Viewer?
Embed PDF Viewer is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.7-star rating from 19 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Embed category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Andy Fragen.
Who uses Embed PDF Viewer?
Currently around 20,000 active stores have installed Embed PDF Viewer. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Embed category on WordPress.
Where does Embed PDF Viewer rank on WordPress?
Embed PDF Viewer currently sits at position #8 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 2% of 453 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.