PDF Embedder vs Block Context (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, Block Context has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Block Context has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Block Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Block Context5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Block Context1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Block Context70
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Block Context3.0K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Block ContextN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Block Context4 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Block Context2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Block Context7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Block Context3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Block Context5.3+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Block ContextFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Block Context0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Block Context
5/5(1 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
Block Context Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Block Context more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Block Context has 70. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Block Context?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Block Context has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Block Context free?
PDF Embedder is free and Block Context is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Block Context?
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 Context was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.