PDF Embedder vs Receipe block (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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Receipe block

Receipe block

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Receipe block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Receipe block has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Receipe block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Receipe block1
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Receipe block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Receipe block1.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Receipe blockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Receipe block4 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Receipe block2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Receipe block4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Receipe block5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Receipe block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Receipe blockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Receipe block1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Receipe block

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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

Receipe block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Receipe block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Receipe block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Receipe block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Receipe block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Receipe block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Receipe block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Receipe 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 Receipe block was last updated 4 years ago.

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