PDF Embedder vs ROB (rat out blocker) (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while ROB (rat out blocker) has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | ROB (rat out blocker) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄ROB (rat out blocker)N/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄ROB (rat out blocker)0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄ROB (rat out blocker)10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄ROB (rat out blocker)2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄ROB (rat out blocker)9 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)Free
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
ROB (rat out blocker)1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
ROB (rat out blocker)
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
ROB (rat out blocker) Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or ROB (rat out blocker) more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while ROB (rat out blocker) has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or ROB (rat out blocker)?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while ROB (rat out blocker) has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and ROB (rat out blocker) free?
PDF Embedder is free and ROB (rat out blocker) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or ROB (rat out blocker)?
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 ROB (rat out blocker) was last updated 9 months ago.
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