PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg vs Easy 3D Viewer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg has accumulated 73K+ total downloads while Easy 3D Viewer has 43K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg | Easy 3D Viewer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ► | 12 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73K+ | ◄ | 43K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2017 | |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.8.7 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg
Easy 3D Viewer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg averaged approximately 53 daily downloads while Easy 3D Viewer averaged 24.
Recent Reviews
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg Reviews
I’ve tried a few and found this to be the best
The presentation is not in the preview but shows landscape presentations just fine and scales to 100% – unlike any of the other ones I tried.
Highly functional and easy to use
It works without any problems on smartphones. It’s great that it’s highly functional yet simple and easy to use.However, if I may be greedy, I would like to be able to set default values for height,
The best PDF Viewer
Very easy to install and to use. No need to configure anything. And it works out of the box.
Easy 3D Viewer Reviews
Great ‘n amazing plugin
kind of file tested : GLB Source Generator: ESKO ArtiosCAD -> .U3D -> aspose web app conversion to GLB ——————————————- I’ve tested fews weeks ago another options with 3D viewer plugins, probl
Does not render color of glb
All GLB files are rendered without their colors. also controls are hard to use to center the camera on the object
Works Good with .gltf
Please if possible try to solve this issue. it should work with blender exported .gltf/.glb also if possible add .fbx file format support. & Important: Please add Security for 3D Model Preview. If we
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