Pdf Embed is the #30 ranked block app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 6 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Pdf Embed is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by tropicalista. With a rating of 5.0★ from 6 reviews, it currently ranks #30 in the Block category.
AppRanks data: Pdf Embed ranks #30 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 6% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Pdf Embed is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 6 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by tropicalista — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (6) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Pdf Embed works
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A simple, responsive and 100% free Gutenberg Block to display PDF on your website using the official Adobe PDF Embed API.
Features
Embed or inline PDF
Fully responsive
Works fine on Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge and IE11
Show download button
Show print button
Show full screen
📈Track Pdf events in Google Analytics (docs)
🔥Show PDF in Lightbox on button click
Supported Browsers PDF Embed API is supported on the latest versions of the following browsers:
Windows – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.
macOS – Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox.
Android – Google Chrome.
iOS – Safari, Google Chrome.
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Privacy Policy Pdf Embed uses Appsero SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.
Appsero SDK does not gather any data by default. The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data when a user allows it via the admin notice. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users.
Integrating Appsero SDK DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data, without confirmation from users in any case.
Learn more about how Appsero collects and uses this data.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Block#30of 593Top 6%
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Keyword rankings
Pdf Embed ranks for 5 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #326
- Rank #388
- 3.contactRank #450
Competitors & alternatives
Pdf Embed doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked block apps on WordPress:
Where Pdf Embed stands in the Block category
Pdf Embed ranks #30 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 6% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pdf Embed?
Pdf Embed is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 6 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by tropicalista.
Who uses Pdf Embed?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Pdf Embed. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does Pdf Embed rank on WordPress?
Pdf Embed currently sits at position #30 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 5% of 593 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.