# PufferPDF

> PufferPDF has <10 active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PufferPDF works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Import PDFs into editable WordPress posts and pages with structured Markdown, native blocks, previews, and safe reprocessing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 151
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-38% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** senols (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/senols/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferpdf/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markdown/) | >100 | 154 |
| [pdf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf/) | >100 | 319 |
| [pdf converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf-converter/) | #5 | 5 |
| [pdf importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf-importer/) | #2 | 2 |
| [pdf to post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf-to-post/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| markdown | >100 | 1,347 |
| pdf | >100 | 3,387 |
| pdf converter | #46 | 79 |
| pdf importer | #52 | 136 |
| pdf to post | >100 | 1,872 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Import Markdown – Versatile Markdown Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-markdown/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimate Markdown – Markdown Editor, Importer, & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-markdown/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (10) | Sep 9, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Markup Markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markup-markdown/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (11) | Sep 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (86) | Dec 9, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Noted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/noted/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (15) | Aug 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [LLM Markdown – Expose Content as .md](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/llm-markdown/) | 600+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 11, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Markdown for AI Agents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markdown-for-ai-agents/) | 500+ | — | Mar 9, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Static Site Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jekyll-exporter/) | 400+ | 3.5/5 (12) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 9 | [Mescio for Agents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mescio-for-agents/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 3, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Markdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-markdown/) | 300+ | 4.5/5 (28) | Dec 27, 2017 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PufferPDF free?
Yes. PufferPDF is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PufferPDF safe to use in 2026?
PufferPDF works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PufferPDF?
PufferPDF is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 151 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PufferPDF work with WordPress 7.1?
PufferPDF is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does PufferPDF need?
PufferPDF requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PufferPDF last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes PufferPDF?
PufferPDF is developed and maintained by senols.

### What are the best alternatives to PufferPDF?
The most popular alternatives to PufferPDF are Import Markdown (2K+ installs), Ultimate Markdown (2K+ installs) and Markup Markdown (1K+ installs).


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