WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs Simple Markdown
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 80+ for Simple Markdown.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Simple Markdown about 7.
- Simple Markdown has no reviews yet.
- Genesis Blocks was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Sep 3, 2025 for Simple Markdown.
- Genesis Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Simple Markdown.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Simple Markdown.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Blocks |  Simple Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #839 | #17,472 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.4K | 151 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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