Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly vs PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
20K+ active installs
Free
PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in…
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly leads in active installations (20K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… has 33K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly | PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 237 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ◄ | 33K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ► | 3 days ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Age | 17 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 6.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.8 | 1.2.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly
PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly averaged approximately 519 daily downloads while PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… averaged 280.
Recent Reviews
Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly Reviews
Ne fonctionne pas….
Ne fonctionne pas sans abonnement !
Too many ads, even trial doesn’t remove ads
Easy to implement, has nice CSS options for styling but the final page is messed up. I just wanted the image printed or pdfed, but it adds menu items to the print page. Also redirects you to printfrie
Front end not working
Can’t save options to show front end buttons.
PDF Embed Block – Embed PDF Files in… Reviews
This PDF Embed Block is a lifesaver!
Embedding PDFs in Gutenberg was a hassle until I found this block plugin. It’s super easy to use, customizable and works seamlessly in all browsers. The Adobe PDF Viewer integration is genius. Install
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