PDF Embedder vs Extend Search Block (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, Extend Search Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Extend Search Block has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Extend Search Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| 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+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Extend Search Block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Extend Search Block1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Extend Search Block30
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Extend Search Block1.6K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Extend Search BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Extend Search Block3 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Extend Search Block2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Extend Search Block3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Extend Search Block6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Extend Search Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Extend Search BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Extend Search Block1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Extend Search Block
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
Extend Search Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Extend Search Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Extend Search Block has 30. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Extend Search Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Extend Search Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Extend Search Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Extend Search Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Extend Search Block?
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 Extend Search Block was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.