WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs Shortcode Preview Block
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 900+ for Shortcode Preview Block.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Shortcode Preview Block about 22.
- Both are rated 3.7 out of 5.
- Shortcode Preview Block was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Genesis Blocks.
- Shortcode Preview Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Genesis Blocks.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Blocks |  Shortcode Preview Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #839 | #6,958 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.3K | 785 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.2 |
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