WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embed Block vs Qi Blocks
At a glance
- Qi Blocks has more active installs: 60K+, against 4K+ for PDF Embed Block.
- On a typical day, Qi Blocks is downloaded about 481 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 Oct 22, 2026 for Qi Blocks.
- Qi Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF Embed Block.
Line by line
Qi Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embed Block |  Qi Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,558 | #678 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 29.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×1.27 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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