WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embed Block vs Timeline Blocks
At a glance
- PDF Embed Block has more active installs: 4K+, against 400+ for Timeline Blocks.
- On a typical day, PDF Embed Block is downloaded about 42 times, Timeline Blocks about 13.
- PDF Embed Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 5 reviews.
- PDF Embed Block was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Timeline Blocks.
- Timeline Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF Embed Block.
- Timeline Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for PDF Embed Block.
Line by line
PDF Embed Block leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embed Block |  Timeline Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,558 | #9,180 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 713 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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