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PDF Embedder vs Detect AdBlock (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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Detect AdBlock

Detect AdBlock

3.4(5)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Detect AdBlock has 6.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Detect AdBlock3.4/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Detect AdBlock5
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Detect AdBlock20
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Detect AdBlock6.0K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Detect AdBlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Detect AdBlock8 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Detect AdBlock2016
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Detect AdBlock10 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Detect AdBlock3.1.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Detect AdBlockfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Detect AdBlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Detect AdBlock1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Detect AdBlock

3.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%

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

Detect AdBlock Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Detect AdBlock more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Detect AdBlock has 20. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Detect AdBlock?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Detect AdBlock has a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Detect AdBlock free?
PDF Embedder is free and Detect AdBlock is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Detect AdBlock?
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 Detect AdBlock was last updated 8 years ago.

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