WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Custom Blocks vs Pattern Builder
At a glance
- Genesis Custom Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Pattern Builder.
- On a typical day, Genesis Custom Blocks is downloaded about 139 times, Pattern Builder about 7.
- Pattern Builder is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 21 reviews.
- Pattern Builder was updated more recently: Oct 29, 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 2025 for Pattern Builder.
Line by line
Genesis Custom Blocks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Custom Blocks |  Pattern Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,959 | #33,722 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.9K | 239 |
| Rating | 4.5(21) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.83 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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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