PDF Embedder vs Random Image Block for Block Editor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Random Image Block for Block Editor
3.8(4)
90 active installs
Free
Updated 1 month ago
View Random Image Block for Block Editor 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 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Random Image Block for Block Editor has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Random Image Block for Block Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Random Image Block for Block Editor3.8/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Random Image Block for Block Editor4
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Random Image Block for Block Editor90
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Random Image Block for Block Editor3.4K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
►Random Image Block for Block Editor1 month ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block Editor2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block Editor3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block Editor5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block Editor7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block EditorFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Random Image Block for Block Editor1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Random Image Block for Block Editor
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
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
Random Image Block for Block Editor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Random Image Block for Block Editor more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Random Image Block for Block Editor has 90. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Random Image Block for Block Editor?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Random Image Block for Block Editor has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Random Image Block for Block Editor free?
PDF Embedder is free and Random Image Block for Block Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Random Image Block for Block Editor?
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 Random Image Block for Block Editor was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.