PDF Embedder vs Blockskit (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 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Blockskit has 89K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Blockskit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 89K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4.9+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄BlockskitN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Blockskit0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Blockskit8.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Blockskit89K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
BlockskitN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Blockskit3 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Blockskit2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Blockskit3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Blockskit5.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Blockskit7.4.9+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
BlockskitFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Blockskit1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Blockskit
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while Blockskit averaged 68.
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
Blockskit Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Blockskit more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Blockskit has 8.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Blockskit?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Blockskit has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Blockskit free?
PDF Embedder is free and Blockskit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Blockskit?
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 Blockskit was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.