PDF Embedder vs ACE HTML Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ACE HTML Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while ACE HTML Block has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | ACE HTML Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►ACE HTML Block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄ACE HTML Block2
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄ACE HTML Block50
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄ACE HTML Block2.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
ACE HTML BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄ACE HTML Block7 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
ACE HTML Block2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
ACE HTML Block7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
ACE HTML Block5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
ACE HTML Block5.2.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
ACE HTML BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
ACE HTML Block1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
ACE HTML Block
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
ACE HTML Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or ACE HTML Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while ACE HTML Block has 50. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or ACE HTML Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while ACE HTML Block has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and ACE HTML Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and ACE HTML Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or ACE HTML Block?
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 ACE HTML Block was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.