by bPlugins 4.9 (120 reviews)

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading

Name: Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading
Rating: 4.9 (120 reviews)
Author: bPlugins

Embed PDF, Word, Excel & PowerPoint in WordPress. PDF viewer, 3D flipbook and document library with Gutenberg block & Elementor widget.

Document Embedder ranks #2,235 among WordPress.org plugins with 9,000+ active installations, a 4.9/5 rating from 120 reviews, and was last updated Oct 18, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v2.5.0 Current Version v2.5.0

Updated 2 weeks ago Last Update on 18 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 4 days ago Last Refreshed on

Top 5% by installs Downloads -58.5% this week Actively maintained

View on WordPress.org

Rank

#2,235

— No change

Active Installs

9K+

-6.8%

KW Avg Position

8.6

0.2 better

Downloads

281.4K

+77 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

98%

Review 4.9 out of 5

4.9 (120 reviews)

Next Milestone 10K

Total Progress 59.8%

9K+ 10K+

Ranks to Climb

Growth Needed

8,000,000

Active Installs

Pro

Unlock Exact Install Count

See the precise estimated active installs for this plugin, calculated from real-time ranking data.

Exact install estimates within tiers
Track install growth over time
Milestone progress predictions

Upgrade to Pro

Need 402 more installs to reach 10K+

Rank Changes

Current #2,235

Change

Best #

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock 30-day and 90-day rank history charts with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

Active Installs Growth

Upgrade to Pro

Active Installs 0,000,000+

Growth +0.0%

Peak 0,000,000

Downloads Growth

Downloads

Growth

Peak

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock 30-day, 90-day, and yearly download history charts with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

Reviews & Ratings

4.9

120 reviews

Overall 98%

115 (96%)

0 (0%)

1 (1%)

3 (3%)

Support Threads Overview

Resolved

Unresolved

Total Threads

Resolved

Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

5 known vulnerabilities on record · 3 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Jan 27, 2026

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading [document-emberdder] < 2.0.5

CVE-2026-1389 · Fixed in v2.0.5
Jan 27, 2026

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading [document-emberdder] < 2.3.1

CVE-2026-16567 · Fixed in v2.3.1
Nov 4, 2025

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading [document-emberdder] < 2.0.1

CVE-2025-12384 · Fixed in v2.0.1
Jan 3, 2022

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading [document-emberdder] < 1.7.6

CVE-2021-24775 · Fixed in v1.7.6
Jan 3, 2022

Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading [document-emberdder] < 1.7.9

CVE-2021-24868 · Fixed in v1.7.9

Track This Plugin

Get detailed analytics, keyword tracking, and position alerts delivered to your inbox.

Start Tracking Free

Plugin Details

Version: 2.5.0
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2026
Requires WP: 6.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: 7.1 or higher
Author: bPlugins

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews: 120
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

document library document viewer embed pdf pdf embedder pdf viewer

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock keyword rankings, search positions, and detailed analytics with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

Similar Plugins

Adminify – White Label, Admin Menu Editor, Login Customizer

6K+ installs

#2,757

Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits

30K+ installs

#1,015

TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

Website owners and businesses who want visitors to view documents like PDFs, Word files, and spreadsheets directly on their WordPress site without downloading them. It solves the problem of visitors losing interest when forced to download a file just to view its contents, by embedding a responsive in-page viewer for 16+ file types.

Multiple viewer engines (Google, PDF.js, FlipBook, Slider)
Embeds PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint files
Responsive viewer for desktop, tablet, mobile
Customizable download button
Gutenberg block support
Shortcode embedding ([embed_doc])
Dedicated ppt_viewer post type
Document library with search and filters

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading

Add the Document Embed block to a post or page, then upload your PDF or pick it from the Media Library. You can also use the Elementor widget, or create a document under Document Embedder > Add New Document and paste its [doc id="123"] shortcode anywhere. The PDF appears in a responsive viewer that visitors can read without downloading.

Yes. DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT and PPTX files are shown inline with the Google viewer, along with Google Docs, images, code files and 16+ other formats.

Yes. That is what the plugin is for. The download button is optional: hide it, or keep it and choose whether it saves the file or opens it in a new tab.

Go to Document Embedder > Document Library > Add New Library, choose a layout, add your files and save. Show it with the Document Library block, the Elementor widget or the [document_library id="123"] shortcode. Visitors can search, filter by file type, sort, view and download.

Grid and List are free. Table (sortable columns) and Folder (folders and subfolders) are included in Pro. You can switch layouts at any time without losing your files or settings, and existing libraries keep their current look.

Yes. Document Embedder has its own Elementor widget. Search for Document Embedder in the widget panel, then choose a document or a library and style it right in Elementor.

Yes. Paste the [doc id="123"] or [document_library id="123"] shortcode into any builder that supports shortcodes.

Yes. Paste the public link to the file. Box shared links open in Box's own viewer. With Pro you can also browse your Google Drive, Dropbox and Box accounts and pick files directly.

Yes, for free. Choose the Flipbook viewer and a Flip Style: 3D, Soft or Flat. Flipbooks work with PDF files only. Flipbooks you created before Flip Style existed keep their current look until you change it. Pro adds hard covers, page-turn sound, auto play, single or double page mode, page-turn speed and the 3D page edge colour.

Yes. Document Embedder > Insights counts views, daily unique views, downloads, full-screen use and time on screen for every embedded document and Document Library file, anonymously. The free version shows today's figures. Pro adds date ranges, a daily chart, top documents, top host pages, a per-document view and CSV export, reading back every day recorded since you updated.