Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg currently ranks #1775 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 54 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (51/day).
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1775 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1785 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1807 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1816 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 34 |
| 2026-09-30 | 77 |
| 2026-08-31 | 54 |
| 2026-07-31 | 42 |
| 2026-06-30 | 51 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 66 |
| 2026-03-31 | 76 |
| 2026-02-28 | 25 |
| 2026-01-31 | 22 |
| 2025-12-31 | 21 |
| 2025-11-30 | 37 |
| 2025-10-31 | 32 |
| 2025-09-30 | 44 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jb Audras |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2019-01-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A simple and 100% free Gutenberg Block to display PDF Viewers / Readers on your website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg?
As of October 17, 2026, PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg ranks #1775 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg last updated?
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 1.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg?
PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg is developed by Jb Audras. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2019.
