WordPress plugin comparison
Markdown Comment Block vs Otter Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 300+ for Markdown Comment Block.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Markdown Comment Block about 13.
- Markdown Comment Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 251 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Jul 14, 2024 for Markdown Comment Block.
- Otter Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Markdown Comment Block.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for Markdown Comment Block.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Markdown Comment Block |  Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,734 | #178 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 287 | 343.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.7(251) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×1.92 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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