WordPress plugin comparison
Otter Blocks vs Waves Block
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 600+ for Waves Block.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Waves Block about 7.
- Otter Blocks is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 251 reviews, against 4.3 from 3 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 25, 2022 for Waves Block.
- Otter Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.0.18 for Waves Block.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Waves Block.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Otter Blocks |  Waves Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #178 | #8,102 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 343.1K | 174 |
| Rating | 4.7(251) | 4.3(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.0.18 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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