by MatrixAddons 5 (2 reviews)

Document Engine – Document Library, PDF Viewer & Post to PDF

Name: Document Engine – Document Library, PDF Viewer & Post to PDF
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Author: MatrixAddons

Searchable document library, a private built-in PDF viewer and Post to PDF. Unlimited documents, no ads, nothing sent to Google.

Document Engine ranks #14,397 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Oct 6, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v2.2.0 Current Version v2.2.0

Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 06 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

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KW Avg Position

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8.1K

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Review 5 out of 5

5 (2 reviews)

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Total Progress 60%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

1 known vulnerability on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 3 months ago

Sep 3, 2025

Document Engine – Download Posts as PDF, PDF Embedder, Posts to PDF [document-engine] < 1.3

CVE-2025-58640 · Fixed in v1.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.2.0
Last Updated: Oct 06, 2026
Requires WP: 6.6+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: MatrixAddons

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who want visitors to download posts or pages as PDF files. It solves the problem of converting WordPress content into downloadable, customizable PDF documents and embedding PDF viewers directly on the site.

Download PDF of custom post types
Configurable PDF header/footer
Custom CSS for PDF
Shortcodes to show/hide content
PDF viewer Gutenberg block
PDF Embedder
Page break shortcode for PDF
Columns shortcode for PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Document Engine – Document Library, PDF Viewer & Post to PDF

No. There's no limit on documents, libraries, downloads or time, and no ads. Pro adds features for organisations; it doesn't unlock anything that was taken out of the free plugin.

No. Document Engine includes its own viewer (PDF.js) and never contacts Google. The only exception is PDF Viewer blocks created with version 1 on sites that upgraded: they keep Google's viewer until you switch on Documents → Settings → PDF Viewer → Version 1 blocks (see "External services").

Not to publish documents. The free plugin is a complete library with the viewer, search, filters and Post to PDF. You need Pro when documents must be limited to certain people, when you need proof of who read something, or when you manage enough documents to want versions, review dates, custom fields, bulk import and analytics.

Choose a plan on the Document Engine Pro page, then either upload the Pro plugin from your account, or enter your licence key at the bottom of Documents → Free vs Pro and it installs in one step. Keep the free plugin active; Pro builds on it, and nothing needs to be moved or set up again.

With the free plugin you can keep documents as drafts, private posts or password-protected, and their download links respect that. Their files still live in the public uploads folder, so anyone who has a file's exact address could open it. Pro adds members-only documents by role, person or category and moves restricted files to private storage.

Yes. Your settings, the five PDF shortcodes, the PDF Viewer block and the settings page link all keep working. The Post to PDF settings are now under Documents → Settings → Post to PDF.

Yes, from Documents → Tools → Migrate. Files, categories, tags, dates, download counts and passwords come across; the old shortcodes keep working and old download links redirect. The original plugin's data isn't changed. Simple File List (closed on WordPress.org in July 2026) folders become nested categories, and [eeSFL] pages keep working.

Hiding the viewer's download and print buttons doesn't stop a determined visitor: browsers can still save the file. Document Engine Pro's secure viewer shows the PDF read-only with the reader's name on every page, and keeps the file out of the public uploads folder.

Free: documents can be private or password-protected. Pro restricts documents by role (which works with MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro and other plugins that give members a role), by named people, or by Paid Memberships Pro level or WooCommerce Memberships plan.

Document Engine keeps files in your Media Library, so a media offload plugin can move public files to a bucket. With Pro, exclude the protected documents folder from offloading; Site Health warns you if an offload plugin is active.

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