WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs Simple Link Embed
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 40+ for Simple Link Embed.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Simple Link Embed about 4.
- Simple Link Embed is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Aug 20, 2026.
- Simple Link Embed 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 2026 for Simple Link Embed.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Blocks |  Simple Link Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #839 | #21,419 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.4K | 102 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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