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PDF Embedder vs MD 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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MD Block

MD Block

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while MD Block has 1.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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MD BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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MD Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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MD Block20
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
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MD Block1.0K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
MD BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
MD Block3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
MD Block2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
MD Block4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
MD Block5.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
MD Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
MD BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
MD Block0.1.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

MD Block

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

MD Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or MD Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while MD Block has 20. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or MD Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while MD Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and MD Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and MD Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or MD 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 MD Block was last updated 3 years ago.

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