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PDF Embedder vs Opening 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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Opening Block

Opening Block

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Opening Block has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Opening BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Opening Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Opening Block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Opening Block1.7K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Opening BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Opening Block11 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Opening Block2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Opening Block2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Opening Block6.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Opening Block8.1.22+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Opening BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Opening Block1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Opening Block

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Opening Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Opening Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Opening Block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Opening Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Opening Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Opening Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Opening Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Opening 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 Opening Block was last updated 11 months ago.

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