WordPress plugin comparison
Embed Block for GitHub vs Genesis Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 400+ for Embed Block for GitHub.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Embed Block for GitHub about 5.
- Embed Block for GitHub is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Embed Block for GitHub was updated more recently: Aug 28, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Embed Block for GitHub is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Genesis Blocks.
- Embed Block for GitHub has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Genesis Blocks.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embed Block for GitHub |  Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,697 | #839 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 165 | 8.4K |
| Rating | 4.2(5) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.49 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.1 |
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