WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Blocks vs Shortcode to Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 30+ for Shortcode to Blocks.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, Shortcode to Blocks about 6.
- Kadence Blocks is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 334 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Shortcode to Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Shortcode to Blocks.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Blocks |  Shortcode to Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #101 | #24,580 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 133 |
| Rating | 4.8(334) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 72% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.72 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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