WordPress plugin comparison
Better Block Editor (BBE) vs Kadence Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 6K+ for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, Better Block Editor (BBE) about 58.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.8 from 334 reviews.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- Better Block Editor (BBE) resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 72% for Kadence Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Better Block Editor (BBE).
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better Block Editor (BBE) |  Kadence Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,809 | #101 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(11) | 4.8(334) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 72% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×3.72 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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