WordPress plugin comparison
Anchor Block vs Auto Anchor
At a glance
- Anchor Block has more active installs: 2K+, against 20+ for Auto Anchor.
- On a typical day, Anchor Block is downloaded about 15 times, Auto Anchor about 1.
- Auto Anchor has no reviews yet.
- Anchor Block was updated more recently: Aug 28, 2026, against Aug 23, 2023 for Auto Anchor.
- Anchor Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for Auto Anchor.
- Anchor Block has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Auto Anchor.
Line by line
Anchor Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Anchor Block |  Auto Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,976 | #26,219 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 426 | 33 |
| Rating | 4.1(8) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.3.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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