PDF Embedder vs Osom Blocks (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, Osom Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Osom Blocks has 4.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Osom Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 4.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Osom Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Osom Blocks5
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Osom Blocks100
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Osom Blocks4.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Osom BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Osom Blocks3 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Osom Blocks2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Osom Blocks6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Osom Blocks5.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Osom Blocks5.6+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Osom BlocksFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Osom Blocks1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Osom Blocks
5/5(5 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
Osom Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Osom Blocks more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Osom Blocks has 100. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Osom Blocks?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Osom Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Osom Blocks free?
PDF Embedder is free and Osom Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Osom Blocks?
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 Osom Blocks was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.