# Scribd Doc Embedder

> Scribd Doc Embedder has 200+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Scribd Doc Embedder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Uses the Scribd API to embed supported Scribd documents (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 12,385
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+34.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 4, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ericboles (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ericboles/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/scribd-doc-embedder/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #81 | 474 |
| [pdf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf/) | #55 | 319 |
| [reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reader/) | #3 | 18 |
| [scribd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scribd/) | #1 | 2 |
| [viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/viewer/) | #10 | 39 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed | >100 | 6,241 |
| pdf | >100 | 3,397 |
| reader | >100 | 3,186 |
| scribd | #13 | 19 |
| viewer | >100 | 1,433 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedpress/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (307) | Sep 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [iframe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iframe/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (56) | May 17, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Aug 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [PDF.js Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdfjs-viewer-shortcode/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Apr 21, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Embed PDF Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-pdf-viewer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Embeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-embeds/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Scribd Doc Embedder safe to use in 2026?
Scribd Doc Embedder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,385 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Scribd Doc Embedder work with WordPress 7.1?
Scribd Doc Embedder is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Scribd Doc Embedder last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 4, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder is developed and maintained by ericboles.

### What are the best alternatives to Scribd Doc Embedder?
The most popular alternatives to Scribd Doc Embedder are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).


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