PDF Embedder vs Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox (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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Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox

4.8(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 11 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox4.8/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox11
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox1.0K+
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox11K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks LightboxN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox10 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox2021
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox5 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox5.2.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks LightboxFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox1.5

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox

4.8/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
9%
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

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox Reviews

by sophibee

Brilliant!!

I can’t believe how easy my image gallery issue was solved. Thanks so much for your work on creating such a helpful plugin.

by readysite

best plugin

Great simple plugin

by JBertrand10

Nice work

Exactly what I was looking for, very minimal and just works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox has 1.0K+. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox has a 4.8/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox free?
PDF Embedder is free and Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox?
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 Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox was last updated 10 months ago.

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