PDF Embedder vs Cycle Blocks (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Cycle Blocks has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Cycle Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.4 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Cycle BlocksN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Cycle Blocks0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Cycle Blocks0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Cycle Blocks1.0K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Cycle BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Cycle Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Cycle Blocks2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Cycle Blocks4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Cycle Blocks6.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Cycle Blocks7.2+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Cycle BlocksFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Cycle Blocks1.1.4
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Cycle 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
Cycle Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Cycle Blocks more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Cycle Blocks has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Cycle Blocks?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Cycle Blocks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Cycle Blocks free?
PDF Embedder is free and Cycle Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Cycle 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 Cycle Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.