Embed PDF for WPForms
An add-on for WPForms. Provides a PDF Viewer field.
Use with caution
Embed PDF for WPForms works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Embed PDF for WPForms stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| inkless | #2 |
| >100 | |
| WP Forms | >100 |
| WPForms | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Embed PDF for WPForms
From the official readme · v1.1.7Description
Embed PDF for WPForms provides a PDF Viewer field type. Include PDF files in forms without requiring users to download the PDF. Supports multi-page documents for PDF flipbooks in WPForms. Provides zoom controls.
Features
- Drag a PDF Viewer field onto any WPForm
- 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-for-wpforms/
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 WPForms 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 ‘WPForms’ menu in WordPress
- Add a ‘PDF Viewer’ field from the Standard Fields tab in the form editor.
pdfjs-dist package
This plugin includes https://www.npmjs.com/package/pdfjs-dist (Mozilla PDF.js). No unusual or additional action is required to download or install this plugin. To rebuild the vendored scripts from the plugin directory:
npm install
npm run build
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
Upgrades pdf.js to address 6.2.108. Bumps tested up to version to 7.0.2.
1.1.7
- [Fixed] Updates pdf.js to 6.2.108.
- [Fixed] Stops using the wpforms-page-button CSS class on viewer controls so WPForms pagebreak scripts do not treat them as form page navigation.
- [Changed] Bumps tested up to version to 7.0.2.
1.1.6
- [Fixed] Bug fixes for uploading PDFs in the form builder.
1.1.5
- [Fixed] Bug fix to suppress the notice “Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly.”
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] Adds compatibility with language packs for translation. For real this time.
1.1.2
- [Fixed] Adds compatibility with language packs for translation.
- [Changed] Changes the detail sent in JavaScript event epdf_gf_render_page from an integer to an object.
- [Changed] Changes tested up to version to 6.4.2.
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Best Embed PDF for WPForms alternatives
All inkless plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Embed PDF for Gravity Forms
An add-on for Gravity Forms. Provides a PDF Viewer field.
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70+ |
FAQ
Embed PDF for WPForms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Embed PDF for WPForms free?
Yes. Embed PDF for WPForms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed PDF for WPForms safe to use in 2026?
Embed PDF for WPForms works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed PDF for WPForms?
Embed PDF for WPForms is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,383 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed PDF for WPForms work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed PDF for WPForms 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 WPForms need?
Embed PDF for WPForms 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 WPForms last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on August 5, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Embed PDF for WPForms?
Embed PDF for WPForms is developed and maintained by Corey Salzano.
What are the best alternatives to Embed PDF for WPForms?
The most popular alternatives to Embed PDF for WPForms are Embed PDF for Gravity Forms (70+ installs).
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