PDF Embedder vs Simple 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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Simple Popup Block

Simple Popup Block

5(4)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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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

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%

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.