WordPress plugin comparison
Category Archives Block vs Genesis Blocks
Category Archives Block
by Daniel Floeter
900+ installs4.2
Genesis Blocks
by StudioPress
40K+ installs3.7
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 900+ for Category Archives Block.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Category Archives Block about 8.
- Category Archives Block is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Category Archives Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Category Archives Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Genesis Blocks.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for Category Archives Block.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Category Archives Block | Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,101 | #841 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 128 | 8.5K |
| Rating | 4.2(5) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.57 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.1 |
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