PDF Embedder vs Web Vitals 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Web Vitals Block has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Web Vitals Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Web Vitals BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Web Vitals Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Web Vitals Block10
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Web Vitals Block1.9K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Web Vitals BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Web Vitals Block5 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Web Vitals Block2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Web Vitals Block6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Web Vitals Block5.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Web Vitals Block7.0.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Web Vitals BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Web Vitals Block1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Web Vitals 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
Web Vitals Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Web Vitals Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Web Vitals Block has 10. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Web Vitals Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Web Vitals Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Web Vitals Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Web Vitals Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Web Vitals 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 Web Vitals Block was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.