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PDF Embedder vs Fast Blocks (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(481)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Fast Blocks

Fast Blocks

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 481 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Fast Blocks has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Fast BlocksN/A
Total Reviews
481PDF Embedder
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Fast Blocks0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Fast Blocks10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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Fast Blocks2.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Fast BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
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Fast Blocks12 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Fast Blocks2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Fast Blocks5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Fast Blocks5.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Fast Blocks7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Fast BlocksFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Fast Blocks0.9.5

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(481 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Fast Blocks

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Fast Blocks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Fast Blocks more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Fast Blocks has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Fast Blocks?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews, while Fast Blocks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Fast Blocks free?
PDF Embedder is free and Fast Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Fast Blocks?
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 Fast Blocks was last updated 12 months ago.

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