WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Custom Blocks vs Hero Section for Block Editor
Genesis Custom Blocks
by StudioPress
10K+ installs4.5
Hero Section for Block Editor
by shimiplug
10+ installs
At a glance
- Genesis Custom Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Hero Section for Block Editor.
- On a typical day, Genesis Custom Blocks is downloaded about 127 times, Hero Section for Block Editor about 3.
- Hero Section for Block Editor has no reviews yet.
- Hero Section for Block Editor was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for Genesis Custom Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Genesis Custom Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Hero Section for Block Editor.
Line by line
Genesis Custom Blocks leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Genesis Custom Blocks | Hero Section for Block Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,957 | #29,966 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8K | 88 |
| Rating | 4.5(21) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.83 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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