PDF Embedder vs Guest Author Meta 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, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Guest Author Meta Block has 588.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Guest Author Meta Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 588 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.3 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Guest Author Meta BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Guest Author Meta Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Guest Author Meta Block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Guest Author Meta Block588
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Guest Author Meta Block1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta Block2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta Block2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta Block6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Guest Author Meta Block1.3
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Guest Author Meta Block
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
Guest Author Meta Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Guest Author Meta Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Guest Author Meta Block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Guest Author Meta Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Guest Author Meta Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Guest Author Meta Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Guest Author Meta Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Guest Author Meta 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 Guest Author Meta Block was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.