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PDF Embedder vs Recipe 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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Recipe Block

Recipe Block

0(0)

700 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 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Recipe Block has 8.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
Recipe BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Recipe Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Recipe Block700
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Recipe Block8.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Recipe BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Recipe Block4 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Recipe Block2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Recipe Block6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Recipe Block5.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Recipe Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Recipe BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Recipe Block1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Recipe 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

Recipe Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Recipe Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Recipe Block has 700. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Recipe Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Recipe Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Recipe Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Recipe Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Recipe 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 Recipe Block was last updated 4 years ago.

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