PDF Embedder vs Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks
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700 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
View Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks 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 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Blockly – Gutenberg BlocksN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks700
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks11K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks5.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg BlocksFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks
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
Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks has 700. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks free?
PDF Embedder is free and Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks?
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 Blockly – Gutenberg Blocks was last updated 2 years ago.
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