WordPress plugin comparison
Automatic Block Inserter vs Genesis Blocks
Automatic Block Inserter
by Lauren @ Small Plugins
30+ installs5.0
Genesis Blocks
by StudioPress
40K+ installs3.7
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 30+ for Automatic Block Inserter.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Automatic Block Inserter about 4.
- Automatic Block Inserter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Automatic Block Inserter was updated more recently: Aug 31, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Automatic Block Inserter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Genesis Blocks.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Automatic Block Inserter.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Automatic Block Inserter | Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,042 | #841 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 80 | 8.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.7 | 7.1 |
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