WordPress plugin comparison
Block Metadata vs Kadence Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 10+ for Block Metadata.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, Block Metadata about 3.
- Block Metadata is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 334 reviews.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Apr 15, 2020 for Block Metadata.
- Kadence Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Block Metadata.
- Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Block Metadata.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Metadata |  Kadence Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #37,969 | #101 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(334) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 72% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.72 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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