PDF Embedder vs aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…

aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…

5(22)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 22 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… has 64K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…22
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…64K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…3 weeks ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…6.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…2.7.7

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…

5/5(22 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

PDF Embedder Reviews

by paulietrot

It does the job efficiently

It performs the advertized tasks efficiently

by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL

Easy to use

Simple, easy and efficient.

by benydove

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

VERY GOOD PLUGIN

aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… Reviews

by webdaddytop

Outstanding plugin and phenomenal support!

I have been using aBlocks to build e-learning websites, and it is a fantastic tool. Recently, I encountered a complex conflict with an LMS plugin that caused a Korean IME (language input) composition

by MD HASAN MIA

Revolutionary

I believe that ablocks has sparked a revolution.

by H Hakimy

aBlocks is one of the best Gutenberg block plugins I’ve used!

Beautiful designs, lightweight performance, and highly flexible customization options. It makes building modern pages incredibly fast and visually stunning. The blocks are intuitive, stable, and perfe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… has 2.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… has a 5/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… free?
PDF Embedder is free and aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User… was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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