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PDF Embedder vs Block Widget (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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Block Widget

Block Widget

4.8(6)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Block Widget has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 6 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Block Widget has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Block Widget4.8/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Block Widget6
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Block Widget300
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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Block Widget6.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Block WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Block Widget5 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Block Widget2019
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Block Widget7 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Block Widget5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Block Widget5.6.27+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Block WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Block Widget0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Block Widget

4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
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

Block Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Block Widget more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Block Widget has 300. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Block Widget?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Block Widget has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Block Widget free?
PDF Embedder is free and Block Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Block Widget?
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 Widget was last updated 5 years ago.

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