PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

Embed PDF files directly into your posts and pages, with intelligent responsive resizing, and no third-party services or iframes.
Rating:
4.7
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Active Installations:
300000+
Last Updated:
Apr 25, 2025
WordPress Version:
6.1 or higher
Tested up to:
6.8.3

Easy PDF Embedding

Embed PDF files directly into your site's posts and pages with just a few clicks.

Responsive Design

The embedded PDF files will automatically adjust to fit any device, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.

Fast Loading Speed

Our plugin serves all files from your own server, ensuring fast loading times and no speed penalties.

Premium Features

Upgrade to the Premium version for additional features such as download buttons, continuous scroll, and full screen mode.

4.9.2

  • Changed: When just installed, the plugin was not saving its settings into the database upon activation. This caused the plugin to not work properly until the settings were saved at least once.
  • Fixed: PDF Viewer Toolbar was displayed on the front-end even when disabled using block/shortcode attributes until the plugin settings were saved at least once.

4.9.1

  • Fixed: The PDF Embedder block performance was improved slightly in the Block Editor.
  • Fixed: Toolbar was not visible when configured to be displayed on hover.
  • Fixed: Make sure that PDF URL has the domain when requesting the file from the server.
  • Fixed: When the shortcode height attribute contained the value auto – the PDF Viewer wasn’t correctly displaying the PDF file content.
  • Fixed: Do not output debug information in the browser console when the PDF file has some True Type fonts incorrect data. PDF Rendering is still fine.

4.9.0

  • IMPORTANT: The minimum WordPress version has been raised to WordPress v6.1.
  • IMPORTANT: The minimum PHP version has been raised to PHP v7.2.
  • Added: A new dismissible “Get Started” section was added to the plugin settings page to help you get started with the plugin.
  • Changed: Compatibility with WordPress 6.7.
  • Changed: Various plugin admin area improvements.
  • Changed: Further improvements to the PDF Embedder block in the Block Editor.
  • Fixed: Address the issue with the WordPress Interactivity API and mobile navigation when the site works in SCRIPT_DEBUG mode.
  • Fixed: Dropdown menus when opened were not able to “cover” the PDF Viewer toolbar due to the z-index value set for the toolbar.
  • Fixed: Prevent occasional fatal errors from happening when the plugin is initiated during the cron request.

4.8.2

  • Fixed: PDF files containing the text in certain languages (like Korean or Japanese) were not rendered properly due to a bug in PDF.js library incorrectly handling passed options.

4.8.1

  • Fixed: Make sure that when width and height shortcode/option values have an incorrect value, the plugin does not generate a fatal error.

4.8.0

  • Changed: Compatibility with WordPress 6.5.
  • Changed: Make the PDF Embedder block extensible.
  • Changed: Improved the look and feel of the PDF Embedder block inside the Block Editor.
  • Changed: Removed some unnecessary files from the released version to decrease the zip size.
  • Fixed: Improved performance for the majority of sites by not loading an internal Action Scheduler library (which was also updated to v3.7.4) when it is not used.
  • Fixed: Hide the Toolbar Hover options in the block if the “No Toolbar” option is chosen.
  • Fixed: Security fixes in the way certain PDF files are rendered to prevent arbitrary scripts execution.

4.7.1

  • Changed: The logic for displaying notices was adjusted.
  • Fixed: Improved handling of incorrect URLs supplied to the shortcode – PDF viewer won’t even try to render it.

4.7.0

  • IMPORTANT: The minimum WordPress version has been raised to WordPress v5.8.
  • IMPORTANT: The minimum PHP version has been raised to PHP v7.0.
  • IMPORTANT: If you are using a caching plugin and added PDF Embedder JS files to the exclusion list, you will need to do that again due to changed file names.
  • Added: New option for the toolbar location called “No Toolbar” is now available. It allows you to hide the toolbar completely.
  • Changed: Plugin admin area interface has been refreshed.
  • Changed: The plugin has been tested with the latest version of WordPress.
  • Changed: Block was rewritten from scratch, and now it looks better in the Block Editor, and also syncs its default settings with global plugin options.
  • Fixed: A lot of strings in the plugin have been fixed to make them translatable and accurate.
  • Fixed: Several security related improvements have been introduced (data sanitization and escaping).
  • Fixed: Text in PDF files in certain languages (like, Japanese and Korean) was not rendered correctly.

The full changelog is located in the changelog.txt file.

Simple and easy to use

By Osvaldo Santana Neto (osantanabr) on October 23, 2025

It is a plugin that is really use to install, configure and use.

Excellent and Easy-to-Use PDF Solution!

By mniyaz79 on October 23, 2025

I've tried several PDF plugins, but PDF Embedder is by far the best. It integrates seamlessly into my WordPress site and allows me to display PDFs beautifully—just like YouTube videos. The responsive design ensures documents look great on all devices, and the customizable toolbar makes navigation easy for readers.

Setup was incredibly simple, and the free version already offers powerful features. For those needing more (like password protection or analytics), the Pro version is reasonably priced and well worth it.

Highly recommend PDF Embedder to bloggers, educators, or anyone sharing reports, brochures, or manuals online. A must-have plugin!

Works as it should, perfectly

By cbgeeks on October 21, 2025

No complaints.

Excelente herramienta

By gabrielgmolina on October 17, 2025

gracias por crear una herramienta tan útil para todos

Installed it and forgot about it

By chessplus on October 17, 2025

It works!

Works like a charm!

By virtualimages on October 16, 2025

I use this plugin on various sites. Very handy for sharing long documents especially.

Good plugin for pdf

By Michał Czakon (projektyfsdlublinpl) on October 14, 2025

Good plugin for pdf

Perfecto

By Lord_Omega on October 13, 2025

El plugin funciona de maravilla

Light and perfect

By (fedorveuser) on October 12, 2025

I tried a number pdf embedding plugins. This one in my case was exactly what I needed

Very handy and easy!

By vytaulla51 on October 10, 2025

Great plugin!

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