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PDF Embedder vs Flip Box Block (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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Flip Box Block

Flip Box Block

5(4)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Flip Box Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Flip Box Block has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►
Flip Box Block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄
Flip Box Block4
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Flip Box Block2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Flip Box Block20K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Flip Box BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Flip Box Block4 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Flip Box Block2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Flip Box Block4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Flip Box Block6.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Flip Box Block7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Flip Box BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Flip Box Block0.7.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Flip Box Block

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Flip Box Block Reviews

by chaazaam

EXCELLENT !

こんにちは、まずはこのプラグインを作ってくれたあなたに大感謝です。私は自分のサイトでこのプラグインを使っていますが、このプラグインが可能にしたグラフィックのクオリティに満足しています。あなたはサイトでこう言っています： 「他の人より優れたものを作りたいのではなく、愛されるものを作りたいのです。あなたの仕事ぶりには心から感謝しています！あなたは賭けに勝った！(そして私たちユーザーもハッピーに）Hel

by KarenWallace

Works great, easy to use

The block is easy to insert and set the contents of. I am using it to programmatically generate a grid of flip boxes for a list of custom posts. Thanks, Tomoki!

by fredben

Très pratique !

Une extension très pratique à l’ergonomie d’usage bien pensée.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Flip Box Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Flip Box Block has 2.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Flip Box Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Flip Box Block has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Flip Box Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Flip Box Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Flip Box 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 Flip Box Block was last updated 4 months ago.

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