PDF Embedder vs Blog as PDF (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, Blog as PDF has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Blog as PDF has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Blog as PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Blog as PDF5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Blog as PDF1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Blog as PDF50
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Blog as PDF9.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Blog as PDFN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Blog as PDF6 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Blog as PDF2009
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Blog as PDF17 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Blog as PDF4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Blog as PDFfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Blog as PDFFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Blog as PDF1.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Blog as PDF
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
Blog as PDF Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Blog as PDF more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Blog as PDF has 50. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Blog as PDF?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Blog as PDF has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Blog as PDF free?
PDF Embedder is free and Blog as PDF is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Blog as PDF?
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 Blog as PDF was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.