WordPress plugin comparison
Block Context vs Otter Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 70+ for Block Context.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Block Context about 4.
- Block Context is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 251 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 19, 2026 for Block Context.
- Otter Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Block Context.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Block Context.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Context |  Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,731 | #178 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 343.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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