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WP PlugIndex currently records Highland Software Embed and Link Buttons for PDF Embedder version 1.3.0 as active, updated 17d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Overview
About this plugin
Highland Software Embed and Link Buttons for PDF Embedder enhances the functionality of the PDF Embedder plugin by giving editors control over how PDFs are inserted into content.
Instead of automatically embedding every PDF, this plugin adds simple TinyMCE buttons that allow users to choose:
Embed the PDF using the PDF Embedder viewer
Insert a direct link to the PDF file
This improves flexibility, usability, and content control—especially for editors working in custom themes or classic editor environments.
Features
Adds TinyMCE buttons for:
Embed PDF
Link PDF
Adds the dynamic Gutenberg “PDF Embed & Link” block
Supports embed, link-only, and embed-and-link display modes
Supports current-tab, new-tab, and download link actions
Uses the native Media Library and validates PDF attachments server-side
Allows direct editing of link text and preserves custom text when replacing a PDF
Uses the native WordPress media modal
Displays the PDF title or filename as link text
Fully compatible with the Classic Editor
No modifications required to the original PDF Embedder plugin
Lightweight and developer-friendly
Requirements
WordPress 5.8 or higher
PHP 7.4 or higher
PDF Embedder plugin installed and active for embedded viewer modes
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
documents
editor
embed
pdf
tinymce
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested with WP 7.1
Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Update activity16 Oct 202617d ago
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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
Version1.2.0→1.3.0
WordPress compatibility7.0.4→7.1.3
Tracking & source
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