WordPress plugin comparison
Carousel Block vs PDF Embed Block
At a glance
- Carousel Block has more active installs: 7K+, against 4K+ for PDF Embed Block.
- On a typical day, Carousel Block is downloaded about 54 times, PDF Embed Block about 42.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- PDF Embed Block was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Aug 30, 2026 for Carousel Block.
- Carousel Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF Embed Block.
Line by line
Carousel Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Carousel Block |  PDF Embed Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,612 | #3,558 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 1.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.1 |
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