WordPress plugin comparison
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg vs Velvet PDF Tools
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg
by Jb Audras
10K+ installs4.8
Velvet PDF Tools
by ctrlpact
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Velvet PDF Tools.
- On a typical day, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg is downloaded about 59 times, Velvet PDF Tools about 2.
- Velvet PDF Tools has no reviews yet.
- Velvet PDF Tools was updated more recently: Sep 28, 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 Velvet PDF Tools.
Line by line
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg | Velvet PDF Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,758 | #53,184 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 49 |
| Rating | 4.8(9) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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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