PDF Embedder vs Blogroll Block (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, Blogroll Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Blogroll Block has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Blogroll Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 481 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.8.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.3.5 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Blogroll Block5/5
Total Reviews
481PDF Embedder
◄Blogroll Block1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Blogroll Block80
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Blogroll Block2.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Blogroll BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Blogroll Block2 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Blogroll Block2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Blogroll Block5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Blogroll Block5.8.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Blogroll Block7.0.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Blogroll BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Blogroll Block1.3.5
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(481 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Blogroll Block
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
Blogroll Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Blogroll Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Blogroll Block has 80. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Blogroll Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews, while Blogroll Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Blogroll Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Blogroll Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Blogroll Block?
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 Blogroll Block was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.