PDF Embedder vs Block Protocol (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, Block Protocol 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 Block Protocol has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Block Protocol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.0.9 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Block Protocol5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Block Protocol1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Block Protocol10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Block Protocol1.7K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Block ProtocolN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Block Protocol2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Block Protocol2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Block Protocol3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Block Protocol5.6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Block Protocol7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Block ProtocolFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Block Protocol0.0.9
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Block Protocol
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
Block Protocol Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Block Protocol more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Block Protocol has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Block Protocol?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Block Protocol has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Block Protocol free?
PDF Embedder is free and Block Protocol is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Block Protocol?
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 Protocol was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.