Active installations200Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 1 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Quick Embed PDF – PDF viewer, PDF embeds, PDF Reader, PDF Embedder version 1.1 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.7.
Overview
About this plugin
100% FREE
Quick Embed PDF is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to embed PDF files directly into your posts and pages using a simple shortcode or a Gutenberg block.
Features
Embed PDF files using the [qepw_pdf_viewer file="..."] shortcode or the “Quick Embed PDF” block in Gutenberg.
Customizable PDF viewer width through the admin settings.
Supports media library integration for automatic shortcode insertion.
Includes navigation controls (Previous/Next Page).
Optional download button for users to download the PDF file.
Lightweight and responsive design.
Improved Gutenberg support with a custom block for embedding PDFs.
Option to disable the download button in the settings.
Using Mozilla’s PDF.js.
Best pdf reader wordpress plugin
Usage
Embedding a PDF using the Shortcode:
To embed a PDF file into your post or page using the plugin, use the following shortcode:
[qepw_pdf_viewer file=”YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL”]
Replace YOUR_PDF_FILE_URL with the actual URL of the PDF file.
Embedding a PDF using the Gutenberg Block:
In the Gutenberg editor, add the “Quick Embed PDF” block from the “Embed” category.
Select the PDF file from your media library or upload a new one.
The PDF will be embedded and displayed directly in your post or page.
Customizing the PDF Viewer:
You can customize the width of the PDF viewer in the plugin’s settings page. There, you can also enable or disable the download button.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
pdf download
pdf embed
pdf reader
pdf viewer
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.7
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.7.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.7
Minimum requirementsWordPress not listed · PHP not listed
Update activity3 Feb 20251y ago
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