PDF Embedder vs Simple Popup 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, Simple Popup Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Simple Popup Block has 7.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Simple Popup Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 7.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.2.6 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
►Simple Popup Block5/5
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Simple Popup Block4
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Popup Block500
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Simple Popup Block7.1K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Simple Popup BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Simple Popup Block11 months ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Simple Popup Block2023
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Simple Popup Block3 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Simple Popup Block6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Simple Popup Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Simple Popup BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Simple Popup Block1.2.6
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Simple Popup Block
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
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
Simple Popup Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Simple Popup Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Simple Popup Block has 500. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Simple Popup Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Simple Popup Block has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Simple Popup Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Simple Popup Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Simple 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 Simple Popup Block was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.