Is Embed PDF Viewer compatible with Simply Static?

Embed PDF Viewer

v2.5.1 Tested Sep 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
10 /10
Fully compatible Simply Static Pro
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Embed PDF Viewer is fully compatible with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.

About this Plugin

Embed a PDF from the Media Library or elsewhere via oEmbed or as a block into an iframe tag. The URL only has to be world reachable link. Chrome uses Google Doc Viewer as Chrome seems to automatically rendered embedded JS in PDFs automatically. Uses Google Doc Viewer with mobile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embed PDF Viewer compatible with Simply Static?

Yes. Embed PDF Viewer is fully compatible with Simply Static — no extra configuration needed.

Which Simply Static product works best with Embed PDF Viewer?

Based on our analysis, Embed PDF Viewer works best with Simply Static Pro. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.

Does Embed PDF Viewer affect static build times?

Embed PDF Viewer has approximately 20,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

How often is this compatibility data updated?

All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.