WordPress plugin comparison
Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks vs Simple Markdown
At a glance
- Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 80+ for Simple Markdown.
- On a typical day, Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks is downloaded about 3,066 times, Simple Markdown about 7.
- Simple Markdown has no reviews yet.
- Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks was updated more recently: Mar 5, 2026, against Sep 3, 2025 for Simple Markdown.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Simple Markdown.
Line by line
Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks |  Simple Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #181 | #17,472 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91.3K | 151 |
| Rating | 4.2(109) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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