WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Embed Block vs Spectra Legacy
At a glance
- Spectra Legacy has more active installs: 1M+, against 4K+ for PDF Embed Block.
- On a typical day, Spectra Legacy is downloaded about 8,812 times, PDF Embed Block about 44.
- PDF Embed Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 1,872 reviews.
- Spectra Legacy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for PDF Embed Block.
- Spectra Legacy is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for PDF Embed Block.
- Spectra Legacy has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for PDF Embed Block.
Line by line
Spectra Legacy leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Embed Block |  Spectra Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,554 | #63 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 450.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 83% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×3.09 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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