WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg vs Strands PDF Embed
At a glance
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Strands PDF Embed.
- On a typical day, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg is downloaded about 59 times, Strands PDF Embed about 3.
- Strands PDF Embed has no reviews yet.
- Strands PDF Embed was updated more recently: Oct 13, 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 2026 for Strands PDF Embed.
Line by line
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg |  Strands PDF Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,759 | #30,582 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 117 |
| Rating | 4.8(9) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.1 |
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