PDF Embedder vs Block Collections (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, 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 Block Collections has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Block Collections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 8.2.10+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.7.2 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Block CollectionsN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Block Collections0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Block Collections0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Block Collections2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Block CollectionsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Block Collections3 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Block Collections2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Block Collections3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Block Collections6.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Block Collections8.2.10+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Block CollectionsFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Block Collections1.7.2
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Block Collections
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
Block Collections Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Block Collections more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Block Collections has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Block Collections?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Block Collections has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Block Collections free?
PDF Embedder is free and Block Collections is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Block Collections?
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 Block Collections was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.