WordPress plugin comparison
AI Block Editor vs Gutenberg Essential Blocks
AI Block Editor
by Virgildia
100+ installs4.6
Gutenberg Essential Blocks
by WPDeveloper
100K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for AI Block Editor.
- On a typical day, Gutenberg Essential Blocks is downloaded about 2,797 times, AI Block Editor about 26.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 216 reviews, against 4.6 from 5 reviews.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for AI Block Editor.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for AI Block Editor.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for AI Block Editor.
Line by line
Gutenberg Essential Blocks leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | AI Block Editor | Gutenberg Essential Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,900 | #285 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 656 | 319.9K |
| Rating | 4.6(5) | 4.9(216) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.44 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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