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PDF Embedder vs Popup Block (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PDF Embedder

PDF Embedder

4.7(480)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Popup Block

Popup Block

4(4)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Popup Block has 9.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
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Popup Block4/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Popup Block4
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Popup Block800
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Popup Block9.0K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Popup BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Popup Block4 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Popup Block2020
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Popup Block6 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Popup Block5.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Popup Block5.6+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Popup BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Popup Block0.0.4

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Popup Block

4/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%

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

Popup Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Popup Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Popup Block has 800. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Popup Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Popup Block has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Popup Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Popup Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Popup 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 Popup Block was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.