WordPress plugin comparison
Block Editor Colors vs Kadence Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 3K+ for Block Editor Colors.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, Block Editor Colors about 22.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Jun 30, 2026 for Block Editor Colors.
- Block Editor Colors resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 74% for Kadence Blocks.
- Kadence Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Block Editor Colors.
- Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Block Editor Colors.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Editor Colors |  Kadence Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,998 | #101 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 493 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.8(13) | 4.8(334) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 74% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×3.82 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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