PDF Embedder vs Block Visibility Manager (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, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Block Visibility Manager has 297.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Block Visibility Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 297 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Block Visibility ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Block Visibility Manager0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Block Visibility Manager0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Block Visibility Manager297
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Block Visibility ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Block Visibility Manager8 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Block Visibility Manager2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Block Visibility Manager1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Block Visibility Manager6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Block Visibility Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Block Visibility ManagerFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Block Visibility Manager1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Block Visibility Manager
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
Block Visibility Manager Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Block Visibility Manager more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Block Visibility Manager has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Block Visibility Manager?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Block Visibility Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Block Visibility Manager free?
PDF Embedder is free and Block Visibility Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Block Visibility Manager?
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 Block Visibility Manager was last updated 8 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.