WordPress plugin comparison
Starter Templates vs Better Block Editor (BBE)
Starter Templates
by Brainstorm Force
1M+ installs4.9
Better Block Editor (BBE)
by Dream Theme
6K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Starter Templates has more active installs: 1M+, against 6K+ for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- On a typical day, Starter Templates is downloaded about 16,054 times, Better Block Editor (BBE) about 58.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.9 from 4,755 reviews.
- Starter Templates was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Starter Templates has been around longer: since 2017, against 2025 for Better Block Editor (BBE).
Line by line
Starter Templates leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Starter Templates | Better Block Editor (BBE) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #33 | #2,809 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 1.7K |
| Rating | 4.9(4.8K) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.17 | ×0.96 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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