WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs SlingBlocks
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 6K+ for SlingBlocks.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, SlingBlocks about 29.
- SlingBlocks is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Genesis Blocks was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against May 23, 2026 for SlingBlocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for SlingBlocks.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Blocks |  SlingBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #839 | #2,761 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.3K | 761 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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