WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embed Block vs Stepped Content
At a glance
- PDF Embed Block has more active installs: 4K+, against 200+ for Stepped Content.
- On a typical day, PDF Embed Block is downloaded about 42 times, Stepped Content about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- PDF Embed Block was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 11, 2026 for Stepped Content.
- Stepped Content is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF Embed Block.
Line by line
PDF Embed Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embed Block |  Stepped Content |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,558 | #12,853 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 361 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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