WordPress plugin comparison
Block Metadata vs VK Blocks
At a glance
- VK Blocks has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Block Metadata.
- On a typical day, VK Blocks is downloaded about 1,519 times, Block Metadata about 3.
- Block Metadata is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 6 reviews.
- VK Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Apr 15, 2020 for Block Metadata.
- VK Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Block Metadata.
- VK Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Block Metadata.
Line by line
VK Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Metadata |  VK Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #46,599 | #382 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 50 | 166.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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