WordPress plugin comparison
Pdf Embed vs PDF Embed Block
At a glance
- Pdf Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 4K+ for PDF Embed Block.
- On a typical day, Pdf Embed is downloaded about 140 times, PDF Embed Block about 42.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Pdf Embed was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for PDF Embed Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
Line by line
Pdf Embed leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pdf Embed |  PDF Embed Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,715 | #3,558 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.4K | 1.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.1 |
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