WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg vs SimplePDF Embed
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg
by Jb Audras
10K+ installs4.8
SimplePDF Embed
by bendersej
80+ installs2.0
At a glance
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has more active installs: 10K+, against 80+ for SimplePDF Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg is downloaded about 61 times, SimplePDF Embed about 7.
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 2.0 from 1 review.
- SimplePDF Embed was updated more recently: Sep 29, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has been around longer: since 2019, against 2024 for SimplePDF Embed.
Line by line
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg | SimplePDF Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,760 | #17,450 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 156 |
| Rating | 4.8(9) | 2.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.23 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6.20 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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