PDF Embedder vs Typewriter 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 481 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Typewriter block has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Typewriter block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 481 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Typewriter blockN/A
Total Reviews
481PDF Embedder
◄Typewriter block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Typewriter block20
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Typewriter block1.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Typewriter blockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Typewriter block1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Typewriter block2025
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Typewriter block1 year
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Typewriter block6.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Typewriter block7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Typewriter blockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Typewriter block1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(481 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Typewriter block
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
by nuithon
After several years
I have been using PDF Embedder for several years now, on several websites (probably about ten), both personal and professional. It is reliable, easy to use, and it has always worked flawlessly. (In
by paulietrot
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
Typewriter block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Typewriter block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Typewriter block has 20. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Typewriter block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews, while Typewriter block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Typewriter block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Typewriter block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Typewriter 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 Typewriter block was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.