WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Blocks vs Variable Column Block
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 80+ for Variable Column Block.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Variable Column Block about 8.
- Genesis Blocks is rated higher: 3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 3.0 from 5 reviews.
- Genesis Blocks was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Jan 2, 2023 for Variable Column Block.
- Genesis Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.1.16 for Variable Column Block.
- Variable Column Block has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Genesis Blocks.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Blocks |  Variable Column Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #839 | #17,553 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.4K | 167 |
| Rating | 3.7(24) | 3.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 8.0 |
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