WordPress plugin comparison
Otter Blocks vs Section Blocks
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Section Blocks.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Section Blocks about 5.
- Section Blocks is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.7 from 251 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 25, 2026 for Section Blocks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Section Blocks.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Otter Blocks |  Section Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #178 | #29,560 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 343.1K | 233 |
| Rating | 4.7(251) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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