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PDF Embedder vs Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

4.9(80)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 80 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) has 728K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)4.9/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)80
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)10K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)728K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)2 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)2010
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)16 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)false+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)3.4.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

4.9/5(80 reviews)
5
94%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

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

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) Reviews

by becaneweb

Perfect

thanks, good job !

by Anonymous User

Perfect

Brilliantly useful plugin.

by Henrik

Brilliant

Easy use, brilliant plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) has 10K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) has a 4.9/5 rating from 80 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) free?
PDF Embedder is free and Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
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 Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.