WordPress plugin comparison
Anchor Block vs WP Anchor Header
At a glance
- Anchor Block has more active installs: 2K+, against 300+ for WP Anchor Header.
- On a typical day, Anchor Block is downloaded about 15 times, WP Anchor Header about 7.
- WP Anchor Header is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.1 from 8 reviews.
- Anchor Block was updated more recently: Aug 28, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for WP Anchor Header.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Anchor Header has been around longer: since 2015, against 2019 for Anchor Block.
Line by line
Anchor Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Anchor Block |  WP Anchor Header |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,976 | #10,031 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 426 | 138 |
| Rating | 4.1(8) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.47 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2 |
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