WordPress plugin comparison
Block Catalog vs Genesis Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 100+ for Block Catalog.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Block Catalog about 136.
- Block Catalog is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Block Catalog was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Block Catalog 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 2022 for Block Catalog.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Catalog |  Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,544 | #841 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3K | 8.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.1 |
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