PDF Embedder vs Template Part 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 Template Part Block has 809.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Template Part Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 809 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Template Part BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Template Part Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Template Part Block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Template Part Block809
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Template Part BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Template Part Block3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Template Part Block2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Template Part Block4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Template Part Block5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Template Part Block7.0.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Template Part BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Template Part Block1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Template Part 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
Template Part Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Template Part Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Template Part Block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Template Part Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Template Part Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Template Part Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Template Part Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Template Part 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 Template Part Block was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.