WordPress plugin comparison
BlockArt Blocks vs Necessary Blocks
At a glance
- BlockArt Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Necessary Blocks.
- On a typical day, BlockArt Blocks is downloaded about 113 times, Necessary Blocks about 3.
- Necessary Blocks is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 16 reviews.
- BlockArt Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 18, 2025 for Necessary Blocks.
- BlockArt Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Necessary Blocks.
- BlockArt Blocks has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for Necessary Blocks.
Line by line
BlockArt Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BlockArt Blocks |  Necessary Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,906 | #28,789 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 84 |
| Rating | 4.9(16) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.09 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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