PDF Embedder vs Blockbuddy (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, Blockbuddy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Blockbuddy has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Blockbuddy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 481 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| 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+ | 5.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Blockbuddy5/5
Total Reviews
481PDF Embedder
◄Blockbuddy1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Blockbuddy10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Blockbuddy1.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
BlockbuddyN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Blockbuddy7 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Blockbuddy2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Blockbuddy7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Blockbuddy5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Blockbuddyfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
BlockbuddyFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Blockbuddy0.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(481 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Blockbuddy
5/5(1 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
Blockbuddy Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Blockbuddy more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Blockbuddy has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Blockbuddy?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews, while Blockbuddy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Blockbuddy free?
PDF Embedder is free and Blockbuddy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Blockbuddy?
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 Blockbuddy was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.