WordPress plugin comparison
Anchor Block vs Otter Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 2K+ for Anchor Block.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Anchor Block about 15.
- Otter Blocks is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 251 reviews, against 4.1 from 8 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for Anchor Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Anchor Block.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Anchor Block |  Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,976 | #178 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 426 | 375.9K |
| Rating | 4.1(8) | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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