PDF & Print by BestWebSoft – WordPress Posts and Pages PDF Generator Plugin
by bestwebsoft · Uncategorized
Also makes 17 other plugins · 204.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Generate PDF files and print WordPress posts/pages. Customize document header/footer styles and appearance.
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Health
B 80/100
no flags
Active installs
9K+
≈9.9K estimated
Momentum
-8%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 79/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
80 health vs 58 average across 25,752 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.3%
of downloads still active
At least 9K of 669.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,773 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized 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 3 releases 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 189 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
3.9★ over 102 reviews, smoothed to 3.97★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
43
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
30%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| add print button your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pdf print | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| pdf plugin your tag | #3 | #4 | up 2 |
| add pdf button your tag | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| pdf generator | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| bestwebsoft | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| pdf pages your tag | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| #5 | #5 | 0 | |
| generate pdf your tag | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| print button | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| print page | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| disable print button | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| elementor pdf generator | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| print to pdf | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| post to pdf | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| save as pdf | #5 | #5 | up 1 |
| #9 | #9 | down 2 | |
| html to pdf | #6 | #5 | down 1 |
| wordpress pdf generator | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| pages to pdf | #4 | #5 | up 2 |
119 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 75 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “bestwebsoft”, “html to pdf” and “wordpress pdf” (#4, #6 and #9 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 13.5K · 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.
3
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v2.4.7 · 26 Apr 2026
70
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 75% 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 “9K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 6 months ago and the previous band took 8.1 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 10K.
Install history since 2 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ dallasmitchell2041.1y ago
Garbage that doesn’t work. Keeps telling me it doesn’t have the required file permissions which it does and a critical error appears when PDF is clicked. This topic was modified 9 months, 2 weeks ago by dallasmitchell204.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jupiter81.4y ago
PDF generation results in critical error
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jacothom2.6y ago
This is a no nonsense plugin with no unnecessary frills and stuff. It is fast and efficient. Just what I need. This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by jacothom.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ephoris2.8y ago
This plugin does not work with my WordPress that is using the GeneratePress theme. Clicking the PDF button creates a “fatal error” due to the PHP of the plugin not being able to handle when the values of things like “margin-left” are set to ‘auto’. There are multiple instance in the code when a string is multiplied or counted, which makes fatal errors This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by ephoris.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ razvanutat3.1y ago
I am extremely satisfied with the PDF plugin. At first, I encountered some difficulties, but thanks to the exceptional support I received, we achieved outstanding results. The support was prompt and highly competent, addressing every doubt I had and customizing the plugin to meet my specific needs. Now, I can easily generate high-quality PDFs from my website’s content, significantly enhancing the user experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this plugin to anyone in need of creating customized PDFs from web content, with the assurance of excellent support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Dennis Bareis3.6y ago
FTY: This plugin doesn’t support dynamic pages. On WP 6.2, I have tried with and without using a shortcode and one generates a PDF with a title and no other contents and the other generates a completely blank page. The non-shortcode test was for “Plants” custom page type which is ticked in settings. The button shows up on the bottom right (it is configured for top right). This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Dennis Bareis. This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Dennis Bareis. This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Dennis Bareis.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ topgoser4.2y ago
I bought the plugin for a customer. Managed to setup the basics to output a page as an image PDF (using DIVI theme). That works just fine and support is superb! Have to read about how to setup the custom fields section, but no need for that right now. My customer is very content so I am more than content with it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Aliqapo4.3y ago
After installing the plugin, the following URL will be indexed in Google //site.com/url/?print=pdf How can this (?print=pdf) not be indexed in Google? I deleted the plugin but it (?print=pdf) is still in the link address and it is indexed in Google How to solve the problem and remove this (?print=pdf) in url
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.7 Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 7.0. NEW : Gutenberg block for buttons. Update : BWS Panel section update. 4.7
- — Version 4.6 Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.9. NEW : Count of PDF/Print generation. Pro : Featured image shortcode has been added. Update : BWS Panel section update. 4.6
- — Version 4.5 Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.8.3. NEW : Classes/Ids/Elements to Hide feature has been added. Pro : Single page in the PDF (Full Page Capture) feature has been added. Pro : Loader for Full Page C 4.5
- — Version 4.4 Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.8.2. NEW : Replace video with QR Code image feature has been added. Pro : The First & Last pages feature has been added. Update : BWS Panel section update. 4.4
- — Version 4.3 Bugfix : Issue with password protected pages has been fixed. 4.3
- — Version 4.2 Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.8. Bugfix : Bug for Posts PDF has been fixed. 4.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.4.7). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2017-12-04 CVE-2018-20970 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.0.3 Patched in 2.0.3
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Download PDF & Print by BestWebSoft – WordPress Posts and Pages PDF Generator Plugin <= 1.9.3 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗2017-04-14 CVE-2017-18528 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.9.4 Patched in 1.9.4
- Patched Medium · 6.1 PDF & Print by BestWebSoft – WordPress Posts and Pages PDF Generator Plugin < 1.7.5 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗2014-08-07 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.7.5 Patched in 1.7.5
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 133 languages, 2 at 90% or more
Plus 109 more locales with partial translations.
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
6 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Generate PDF files and print WordPress posts/pages. Customize document header/footer styles and appearance."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Advanced Custom Fields.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 16 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,468 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 1 of 5 tags appear in the text ("add pdf button", "add print button", "pdf pages", "pdf plugin" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-05-08 10K+ → 9K+ down after 2956 days in tier
- 2018-04-04 9K+ → 10K+ up after 529 days in tier
- 2016-10-22 8K+ → 9K+ up after 337 days in tier
- 2015-11-20 7K+ → 8K+ 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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