WordPress plugin comparison
Magazine Blocks vs Post Layouts
At a glance
- Magazine Blocks has more active installs: 6K+, against 900+ for Post Layouts.
- On a typical day, Magazine Blocks is downloaded about 82 times, Post Layouts about 22.
- Magazine Blocks is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.5 from 4 reviews.
- Magazine Blocks was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 24, 2026 for Post Layouts.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Post Layouts has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Magazine Blocks.
Line by line
Magazine Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magazine Blocks |  Post Layouts |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,699 | #7,116 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 384 |
| Rating | 4.9(11) | 4.5(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.95 | ×0.59 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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