WordPress plugin comparison
Better Block Editor (BBE) vs Spectra Blocks
Better Block Editor (BBE)
by Dream Theme
6K+ installs5.0
Spectra Blocks
by Brainstorm Force
70K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Spectra Blocks has more active installs: 70K+, against 6K+ for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- On a typical day, Spectra Blocks is downloaded about 2,282 times, Better Block Editor (BBE) about 58.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.6 from 53 reviews.
- Spectra Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 6, 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 86% for Spectra Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Spectra Blocks.
Line by line
Spectra Blocks leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Better Block Editor (BBE) | Spectra Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,809 | #607 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 87.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(11) | 4.6(53) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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