WordPress plugin comparison
Countdown Block vs Genesis Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 4K+ for Countdown Block.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Countdown Block about 98.
- Countdown Block is rated higher: 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Countdown Block was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Countdown Block |  Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,448 | #839 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 8.4K |
| Rating | 4.1(7) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.1 |
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