WordPress plugin comparison
Bristlecone Markdown vs Otter Blocks
Bristlecone Markdown
by Bristlecone IT Services
Fewer than 10 installs
Otter Blocks
by Themeisle
300K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against fewer than 10 for Bristlecone Markdown.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Bristlecone Markdown about 3.
- Bristlecone Markdown has no reviews yet.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Sep 28, 2026 for Bristlecone Markdown.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Bristlecone Markdown.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Bristlecone Markdown | Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,428 | #178 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 77 | 375.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.4 | 5.6 |
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