PDF Embedder vs Modal Guten 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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Modal Guten Block

Modal Guten Block

4.9(24)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Modal Guten Block has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 24 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Modal Guten Block has 39K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block4.9/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block24
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block3.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block39K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Modal Guten BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block5.6+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Modal Guten BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Modal Guten Block2.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Modal Guten Block

4.9/5(24 reviews)
5
92%
4
4%
3
4%
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

Modal Guten Block Reviews

by kelter

Bump to WP 6.8 for Wordfence

I like this plugin. I’ve had zero problems. It does it’s job and so far has just stayed out of the way. Thank you. I wish Wordfence wasn’t so harsh to plugins like this… I got this alert: Medium S

by kldro

“Simple” and efficient plugin

Thank you for this “simple” and efficient plugin. It does exactly what it promises without adding tons of unnecessary features.

by SPiNNdevs

Great Work, solid Standalone Popup Plugin

Hello, thanks for the work. It’s not easy, to find good standalone Plugins these days. Two Things we would love to see are: Better design in the Backend editor, like providing a wrapper for all el

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Modal Guten Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Modal Guten Block has 3.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Modal Guten Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Modal Guten Block has a 4.9/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Modal Guten Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Modal Guten Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Modal Guten 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 Modal Guten Block was last updated 2 years ago.

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