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PDF Embedder vs Rating 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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Rating Block

Rating Block

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 4 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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Rating Block has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
Rating BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄
Rating Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄
Rating Block100
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Rating Block2.8K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Rating BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Rating Block4 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Rating Block2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Rating Block6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Rating Block5.3.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Rating Block7.0.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Rating BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Rating Block1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Rating 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

Rating Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Rating Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Rating Block has 100. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Rating Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Rating Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Rating Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Rating Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Rating 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 Rating Block was last updated 4 years ago.

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