WordPress plugin comparison
AddQuicktag vs Kadence Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 100K+ for AddQuicktag.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, AddQuicktag about 435.
- Kadence Blocks is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 334 reviews, against 4.7 from 44 reviews.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for AddQuicktag.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- AddQuicktag has been around longer: since 2007, against 2018 for Kadence Blocks.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AddQuicktag |  Kadence Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #390 | #101 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21.9K | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.7(44) | 4.8(334) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 72% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.12 | ×3.72 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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