WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs MaxiBlocks Builder
Genesis Blocks
by StudioPress
40K+ installs3.7
MaxiBlocks Builder
by Christiaan Pieterse
600+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 600+ for MaxiBlocks Builder.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, MaxiBlocks Builder about 17.
- MaxiBlocks Builder is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- MaxiBlocks Builder was updated more recently: Sep 2, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- MaxiBlocks Builder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Genesis Blocks.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for MaxiBlocks Builder.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Genesis Blocks | MaxiBlocks Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #841 | #8,056 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.3K | 325 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.58 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 8.0 |
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