Scribd Doc Embedder is a WordPress app, with a 3.7 average rating from 3 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
Scribd Doc Embedder is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by ericboles. With a rating of 3.7★ from 3 reviews.
AppRanks data: Scribd Doc Embedder ranks #0 in Pdf on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
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Scribd Doc Embedder is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Pdf category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 3 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
- +Published by ericboles — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.7★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Scribd Doc Embedder works
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Adds 2 shortcodes so Scribd documents or documents supported by Scribd (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) can
be embedded into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader. These shortcodes provide functionality beyond the standard scribd
embed shortcode provided in Jetpack by WordPress.com.
Version 2 Now includes shortcode button and configurator in the editor so you easily enter the information you need to embed you documents. Take a look at the screenshots to see them.
[scribd-doc] Shortcode:
Allows you to embed a document that has been uploaded to Scribd.
The Scribd document can be public or private.
Requires both the document ID and the document key:
[scribd-doc doc=”DOCID” key=”KEY”]
[scribd-url] Shortcode:
Allows you to create a Scribd Reader from a publicly accessible URL.
Naturally requires that the document type be supported by Scribd.
Requires both the document URL and your Scribd Publisher API key:
[scribd-url url=”FULL-URL” pubid=”YOUR-SCRIBD-PUBLISHER-ID”]
Both shortcodes support many optional parameters provided by the Scribd API:
width: Define the width of the Reader in pixels.
height: Define the height of the Reader in pixels.
page: Set a page number for the Reader to load on.
mode: Define the player mode (either “list” or “slideshow”)
share: Defines whether the share button in the toolbar is shown, overriding the default (either “true” or “false”)
seamless: If set to “true”, puts the player into seamless mode
(seamless is only supported by scribd-doc)
If height or width are not set, the Scribd Reader will attempt to size itself correctly.
Note: You will need a Scribd account and a Scribd API key for this plugin to work.
You can sign up for a Scribd account at http://www.scribd.com.
With a Scribd account, you can get your API key at http://www.scribd.com/developers
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Scribd Doc Embedder stands in the Pdf category
Scribd Doc Embedder ranks #0 of 60 apps in the Pdf category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.7-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Pdf 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 ericboles.
Who uses Scribd Doc Embedder?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed Scribd Doc Embedder. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Pdf category on WordPress.