WordPress plugin comparison
HotBlocks Carousel vs Otter Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for HotBlocks Carousel.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, HotBlocks Carousel about 2.
- HotBlocks Carousel has no reviews yet.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Sep 1, 2026 for HotBlocks Carousel.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for HotBlocks Carousel.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HotBlocks Carousel |  Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #40,770 | #178 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 375.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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