WordPress plugin comparison
FrontEdit vs Genesis Custom Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Custom Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for FrontEdit.
- On a typical day, Genesis Custom Blocks is downloaded about 127 times, FrontEdit about 33.
- FrontEdit is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 21 reviews.
- Genesis Custom Blocks was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Sep 25, 2026 for FrontEdit.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Genesis Custom Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for FrontEdit.
Line by line
Genesis Custom Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FrontEdit |  Genesis Custom Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,978 | #1,957 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.5(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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