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PDF Embedder vs Smile 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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Smile Block

Smile Block

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Smile Block has 454.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄
Smile BlockN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
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Smile Block0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
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Smile Block0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄
Smile Block454
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Smile BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄
Smile Block1 year ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Smile Block2024
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Smile Block2 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Smile Block6.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Smile Block7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Smile BlockFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Smile Block0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

PDF Embedder

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

Smile Block

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Smile Block Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Embedder or Smile Block more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Smile Block has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Smile Block?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Smile Block has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Smile Block free?
PDF Embedder is free and Smile Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Smile 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 Smile Block was last updated 1 year ago.

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