PDF Embed Block – share documents right inside your posts

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 48% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

At the current install trend, crossing 5K+ in roughly 130 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

1. ★★★★★ Alyse

   2.6y ago

   Embedding PDFs in Gutenberg was a hassle until I found this block plugin. It’s super easy to use, customizable and works seamlessly in all browsers. The Adobe PDF Viewer integration is genius. Install, add the block, and customize— it’s that simple! Kudos to the developers for a fantastic solution!

   Read on wp.org ↗

Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.3.2 Added: Elementor getting started instructions. 1.3.2
2. — Version 1.3.1 Updated: Modernized the admin settings dashboard layout. 1.3.1
3. — Version 1.3.0 Feature: Added “Delete Data on Uninstall” setting in the admin settings dashboard to safely clear custom post data and API keys on plugin deletion. Updated: Redesigned the shortcode copy-to-clipboard UI column in the pri 1.3.0
4. — Version 1.2.5 Fixed: Minor bug fixes and general optimizations for smoother performance. 1.2.5
5. — Version 1.2.4 Fixed: PDF Embed issue where viewer appeared blank if “PDF File Name” was not set. Improved: Eliminated Mozilla Viewer security and CORS errors by switching to a locally hosted PDF.js implementation. 1.2.4
6. — Version 1.2.3 Resolved an issue where the free version incorrectly prompted for a premium license key during automatic updates. 1.2.3

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-06-29 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-06-28 4K+ → 3K+ down after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-06-25 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-06-24 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
5. 2026-06-23 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
6. 2026-06-22 4K+ → 3K+ down after 3 days in tier
7. 2026-06-19 3K+ → 4K+ up after 345 days in tier
8. 2025-07-09 2K+ → 3K+ up after 208 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress 300K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• PDF Poster – let visitors read PDFs without leaving the page 20K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Embed PDF Viewer 20K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A
• Pdf Embed 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• Carousel Block – Showcase Images in Elegant Sliding Displays 7K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• bSlider – Build Sliders That Bring Your Content to Life 6K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B

Embed this report card

Drop a live Pulse card for PDF Embed Block – share documents right inside your posts into a readme, a review or a deck. It updates itself.

PDF Embed Block – share documents right inside your posts: 4K+ active installs, 5.0★ (2 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/pdf-embed-block