Embed PDF for Gravity Forms
An add-on for Gravity Forms. Provides a PDF Viewer field.
Solid choice
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Embed PDF for Gravity Forms stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gravity forms | >100 |
| GravityForms | #22 |
| inkless | #1 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Embed PDF for Gravity Forms
From the official readme · v1.1.6Description
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms provides a PDF Viewer field type. Include PDF files in forms without requiring users to download the PDFs. Supports multi-page documents for PDF flipbooks in Gravity Forms. Provides zoom controls.
Features
- Drag a PDF Viewer field onto any Gravity Form
- Choose PDF from Media Library or provide local URL
- Set default zoom level
- Supports multi-page PDFs
- Supports Dynamic Population
Demo
https://breakfastco.xyz/embed-pdf-gravityforms/
Have an idea for a new feature? Please create an Issue on Github or Support Topic on wordpress.org.
Installation
- Search for Embed PDF for Gravity Forms in the Add New tab of the dashboard plugins page and press the Install Now button
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Open the form editor through the ‘Forms’ menu in WordPress
- Add a ‘PDF Viewer’ field from the Advanced Fields tab in the form editor.
Frequently asked questions
How can I suggest a new feature for this plugin?
Please create an Issue on Github or Support Topic on wordpress.org.
Changelog
Updates pdf.js to 6.2.108. Fixes viewers on multi-page forms with AJAX enabled. Bumps tested up to version to 7.0.2.
1.1.6
- [Fixed] Updates pdf.js to 6.2.108.
- [Fixed] Reinitializes viewers on AJAX-enabled forms after HTML is replaced. Viewers on pages greater than one were broken when Gravity Forms AJAX feature was enabled.
- [Fixed] Adds type=”button” to the previous, next, zoom out, and zoom in buttons on the viewer. The lack of these attributes prevented a user from using the enter key in another field to submit the form/page.
- [Changed] Loads pdf.js as an ES module.
- [Changed] Bumps tested up to version to 7.0.2.
1.1.5
- [Fixed] Ensure user can upload files before downloading a file from a link they provide in the form editor. Ensure the file user provided to download is of an allowed mime type.
- [Changed] Bumps tested up to version to 7.0.
1.1.4
- [Added] Includes all translation files in a folder /languages.
- [Changed] Bumps tested up to version to 6.7.1.
1.1.3
- [Fixed] Always returns viewer controls when the field inputs are requested despite having no PDF URL to display. Add-ons to this plugin may populate PDFs into viewers after the page loads.
- [Fixed] Enqueues the form editor JavaScript only in the form editor.
- [Changed] Changes the tested up to version to 6.4.3.
1.1.2
- [Fixed] Adds compatibility with language packs for translation.
- [Changed] Changes the tested up to version to 6.4.2.
1.1.1
- [Fixed] Fixes a bug in the uninstaller that prevented the plugin from removing all database rows.
- [Changed] Changes the tested up to version to 6.4.1.
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FAQ
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Embed PDF for Gravity Forms free?
Yes. Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed PDF for Gravity Forms safe to use in 2026?
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed PDF for Gravity Forms?
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,941 times since it launched in September 2023. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed PDF for Gravity Forms work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Embed PDF for Gravity Forms need?
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Embed PDF for Gravity Forms last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.6, was released on August 5, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Embed PDF for Gravity Forms?
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms is developed and maintained by Corey Salzano.
What are the best alternatives to Embed PDF for Gravity Forms?
The most popular alternatives to Embed PDF for Gravity Forms are Gravity Forms Zero Spam (100K+ installs), Advanced Custom Fields: Gra… (30K+ installs) and Gravity PDF (20K+ installs).
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