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Block Metadata vs Disable Gutenberg
At a glance
- Disable Gutenberg has more active installs: 500K+, against 10+ for Block Metadata.
- On a typical day, Disable Gutenberg is downloaded about 1,903 times, Block Metadata about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Disable Gutenberg was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Apr 15, 2020 for Block Metadata.
- Disable Gutenberg is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 5.4.25 for Block Metadata.
- Disable Gutenberg has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Block Metadata.
Line by line
Disable Gutenberg leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Metadata |  Disable Gutenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #37,969 | #116 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 186.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(735) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.77 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6.20 |
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