WordPress plugin comparison

Kadence Blocks vs MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks

Kadence Blocks

by Nexcess

600K+ installs4.8

MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks

by Ronald Huereca

Fewer than 10 installs5.0

At a glance

Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against fewer than 10 for MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks.
On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks about 33.
MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 334 reviews.
MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 5, 2026 for Kadence Blocks.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks.

Kadence Blocks leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	Kadence Blocks	MediaRon Block Shortcuts for GenerateBlocks
Popular rank	#101	#62,277
Active installs	600K+	Fewer than 10
Downloads, last 30 days	1.5M	65
Rating	4.8(334)	5.0(1)
Support threads resolved	74%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×3.82	×0.07
Last release	5 days ago	4 days ago
Requires PHP	7.4	8.2

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