PDF Embedder vs Markdown Comment 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, Markdown Comment Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Markdown Comment Block has 9.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Markdown Comment Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 9.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Markdown Comment Block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Markdown Comment Block1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Markdown Comment Block300
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Markdown Comment Block9.3K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Markdown Comment BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Markdown Comment Block1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Markdown Comment Block2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Markdown Comment Block5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Markdown Comment Block5.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Markdown Comment Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Markdown Comment BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Markdown Comment Block1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Markdown Comment 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
Markdown Comment Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Markdown Comment Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Markdown Comment Block has 300. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Markdown Comment Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Markdown Comment Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Markdown Comment Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Markdown Comment Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Markdown Comment 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 Markdown Comment Block was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.