WordPress plugin comparison
Gutenberg Essential Blocks vs VK Blocks
At a glance
- Both have 100K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Gutenberg Essential Blocks is downloaded about 2,797 times, VK Blocks about 1,519.
- Gutenberg Essential Blocks is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 216 reviews, against 4.8 from 6 reviews.
- VK Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Gutenberg Essential Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Gutenberg Essential Blocks leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gutenberg Essential Blocks |  VK Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #285 | #382 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 321.3K | 166.4K |
| Rating | 4.9(216) | 4.8(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.67 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 4 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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