BSK PDF Manager
by bannersky · Forms
Also makes 3 other plugins · 8.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Manage your PDFs / documents by category, can be display in list, columns and dropdown. Easy to embed a PDF contnet into post / page.
Removed from WordPress.org
wp.org closed this plugin on 2026-10-06. It's no longer installable or updated. If you're running it, plan a replacement: closures are often security-related and WordPress won't warn you.
Health
B 75/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
7K+
≈7.5K estimated
Momentum
-69%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “embed pdf” and “data sheets tool” for “form to pdf” and “pdfs”. “embed pdf” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “form to pdf” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “data sheets tool” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “pdfs” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
75 health vs 65 average across 2,510 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.5%
of downloads still active
At least 7K of 469.4K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.3%, across 1,667 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Forms plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 46 reviews, smoothed to 4.29★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
40
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
20%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| meeting minutes tool your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| printable forms tool your tag | #1 | #2 | up 1 |
| pdf manager your tag | #2 | #5 | 0 |
| meeting minutes | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| data sheets tool your tag | #11 | #16 | up 3 |
| embed pdf your tag | #13 | #12 | down 1 |
| #14 | #18 | down 1 | |
| printable | #5 | #8 | 0 |
| pdf tool | #6 | #9 | up 1 |
| pdf list | #6 | #7 | up 1 |
| pdfs | #17 | #18 | 0 |
| pdf gravity forms | #8 | #12 | up 2 |
| gravity forms pdf | #8 | #12 | — |
| form to pdf | #15 | #17 | up 2 |
| display pdf | #10 | #14 | 0 |
| form pdf | #18 | #17 | 0 |
| pdf to post | #11 | #13 | 0 |
| page to pdf | #13 | #14 | 0 |
| post to pdf | #13 | #11 | down 2 |
| pdf embed | #14 | #14 | up 1 |
92 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 63 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “embed pdf” and “data sheets tool” for “form to pdf” and “pdfs”. “embed pdf” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “form to pdf” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “data sheets tool” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “pdfs” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “data sheets tool”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “embed pdf”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 25.7K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v3.8.2 · 26 Oct 2026
3
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 72% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “7K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Apr 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ rhinol5mo ago
We ended up upgrading to the pro version which provided the functionality we required but the free version was excellent also. Support has been great for a few queries we had. Seems very robust and has lots of versatility. This topic was modified 1 month ago by rhinol.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ godmp2.1y ago
I have been using the BSK PDF Manager by Bannersky for a year now,. The PDF sorting feature works exactly as desired, making it easy to keep everything organized. Additionally, the customer support has been excellent—always responsive and helpful when I’ve had questions. Overall, I highly recommend the BSK PDF Manager to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient solution for managing PDFs.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mitys2.7y ago
We bought the pro version of this plugin and we sent a support request for a shortcode, we didn’t get any answer.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ buddylove724.2y ago
I scoured the internet searching for this functionality. Free verstion is great if you just have a few documents to manage/display but we paid for the pro and then the plugin really shined. Importing documents en mass was easy and the documention was well done with lots of shortcode example for listing your files.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vpjm3.04.6y ago
0 Stars This plugin is not really free. It doesn’t do anything like what they show in their demos without purchasing the Pro version. The only thing it does for free is just show PDFs in a basic list with no design. You can do this just using the built-in Gutenberg blocks. None of the shortcode options work and they don’t tell you that either. This plugin should not be in the free WordPress repository, it is just an ad for their paid version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ salamiz5.5y ago
Contacted their support team without any expectations, and i was fascinated with their response speed, amount of care, and how they go beyond to help, that was a great experience.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wolfgangu5.5y ago
I love this plugin, it does a fantastic job in managing pdf’s and docs for users ranging from non techie to highly techie It has a Resource Section with many examples of ShortCodes to use which can be modified to suit your own specific use and with other examples of common uses It also has a shortcode Attributes table, advanced uses section and a Filters and Hooks section for those high techies that can handle CSS and php The Support is awesome and so far have solved all my issues I highly recommend this plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sergej Grusdew5.5y ago
After having some troubles in setting up the plugin the support reacted within minutes (really) and now it´s working like a charm. Very useful plugin, works just like intended.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.8 Added: Allow users or guests to upload files via the front page. Simply including the shortcode [bsk-pdfm-pub-upload] on a page will allow users or guests to easily upload files. Make sure the option “Allow Front File Up 3.8
- — Version 3.7.2 Fixed: Vulnerability allowing authenticated users (administrators and above) to launch stored cross-site scripting attacks via SVG file uploads. Fixed: The “Add title” placeholder remains visible when input is provided v 3.7.2
- — Version 3.7.1 Added: A new implementation to open PDF/documents from the drop-down menu. This way, the browser will no longer display security warnings or warnings when opening PDF/documents in a new window. Compatible: WordPress 6.8. 3.7.1
- — Version 3.7 Fixed: incorrect placeholder text in category widget. Fixed: warning mesage when display documents / PDFs in list and dropdown mode. Compatible: WordPress 6.8.1 ( In addition to the above, the Pro version also does the f 3.7
- — Version 3.6.3 Fixed: the warning message of _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Fixed: Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability when deleting categories in bulk. Compatible with WordPress 6.7.1 ( In addition t 3.6.3
- — Version 3.6.2 Updated: Mozilla’s PDF.js to version 4.6.82. Fixed: a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability on settings page. Compatible with WordPress 6.6.2 3.6.2
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence2 open vulnerabilities affect the current version (3.8.2). 9 of 11 disclosed are patched.
- 2026-10-14 CVE-2026-91074 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.8.1 No patch available
- 2026-10-13 CVE-2026-108498 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.8.1 No patch available
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BSK PDF Manager <= 3.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-07-23 CVE-2026-65528 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.8 Patched in 3.8.1
- 2026-02-22 CVE-2026-39686 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.7.2 Patched in 3.8
- Patched Medium · 5.5 BSK PDF Manager <= 3.7.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload ↗2025-12-11 CVE-2025-4970 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.1 Patched in 3.7.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BSK PDF Manager <= 3.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-07-15 CVE-2024-38767 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.6 Patched in 3.6.1
- 2024-05-20 CVE-2024-4367 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.6 Patched in 3.6.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BSK PDF Manager <= 3.4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-10-23 CVE-2023-5110 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.1 Patched in 3.4.2
- 2021-11-01 CVE-2021-24860 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 3.1.2 Patched in 3.1.2
- 2014-08-01 CVE-2014-4944 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 1.5 Patched in 1.5
- 2014-08-01 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 1.3 - 2.9 Patched in 2.9.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
2 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Manage your PDFs / documents by category, can be display in list, columns and dropdown. Easy to embed a PDF..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use it"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,829 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 1 of 5 tags appear in the text ("data sheets tool", "embed pdf", "meeting minutes tool", "printable forms tool" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-29 8K+ → 7K+ down after 336 days in tier
- 2025-02-27 9K+ → 8K+ down after 191 days in tier
- 2024-08-20 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-08-19 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-08-18 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1857 days in tier
- 2019-07-19 3K+ → 10K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Pdf Embed 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag B -
Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading 9K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag B -
Document Embedder Addons for Elementor – Embed Documents in Elementor Websites 6K+ installs · 3.8★ · 1 shared tag B
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