WordPress plugin comparison
Spectra Legacy vs Variable Column Block
At a glance
- Spectra Legacy has more active installs: 1M+, against 80+ for Variable Column Block.
- On a typical day, Spectra Legacy is downloaded about 8,812 times, Variable Column Block about 8.
- Spectra Legacy is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,872 reviews, against 3.0 from 5 reviews.
- Spectra Legacy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jan 2, 2023 for Variable Column Block.
- Spectra Legacy is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Variable Column Block.
Line by line
Spectra Legacy leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Spectra Legacy |  Variable Column Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #63 | #17,610 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 450.8K | 164 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.9K) | 3.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 83% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.09 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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