PDF Embedder vs JE Request 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 JE Request Block has 113.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | JE Request Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 113 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2026 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄JE Request BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄JE Request Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄JE Request Block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄JE Request Block113
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
JE Request BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►JE Request Block3 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
JE Request Block2026
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
JE Request Block3 months
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
JE Request Block6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
JE Request Block7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
JE Request BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
JE Request Block1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
JE Request 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
JE Request Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or JE Request Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while JE Request Block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or JE Request Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while JE Request Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and JE Request Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and JE Request Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or JE Request 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 JE Request Block was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.