WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Custom Blocks vs Premium Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Custom Blocks has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Premium Blocks.
- On a typical day, Genesis Custom Blocks is downloaded about 113 times, Premium Blocks about 74.
- Premium Blocks is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews, against 4.5 from 21 reviews.
- Premium Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for Genesis Custom Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Premium Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Genesis Custom Blocks.
Line by line
Genesis Custom Blocks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Custom Blocks |  Premium Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,958 | #4,906 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8K | 2.6K |
| Rating | 4.5(21) | 4.8(41) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.83 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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