WordPress plugin comparison
Gutenberg Essential Blocks vs Responsive Block Controls
Gutenberg Essential Blocks
by WPDeveloper
100K+ installs4.9
Responsive Block Controls
by Specia1ne
60+ installs
At a glance
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks has more active installs: 100K+, against 60+ for Responsive Block Controls.
- On a typical day, Gutenberg Essential Blocks is downloaded about 2,797 times, Responsive Block Controls about 6.
- Responsive Block Controls has no reviews yet.
- Responsive Block Controls was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Gutenberg Essential Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Responsive Block Controls.
Line by line
Gutenberg Essential Blocks leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Gutenberg Essential Blocks | Responsive Block Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #285 | #19,926 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 321.3K | 127 |
| Rating | 4.9(216) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.67 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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