WordPress plugin comparison
BetterBlocks vs Genesis Custom Blocks
BetterBlocks
by THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast
100+ installs
Genesis Custom Blocks
by StudioPress
10K+ installs4.5
At a glance
- Genesis Custom Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for BetterBlocks.
- On a typical day, Genesis Custom Blocks is downloaded about 127 times, BetterBlocks about 6.
- BetterBlocks has no reviews yet.
- Genesis Custom Blocks was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for BetterBlocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Genesis Custom Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for BetterBlocks.
Line by line
Genesis Custom Blocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | BetterBlocks | Genesis Custom Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,573 | #1,957 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 141 | 8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.28 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 21 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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