WordPress plugin comparison
Useful Blocks vs VK Block Patterns
At a glance
- VK Block Patterns has more active installs: 100K+, against 10K+ for Useful Blocks.
- On a typical day, VK Block Patterns is downloaded about 452 times, Useful Blocks about 85.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Useful Blocks was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for VK Block Patterns.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
VK Block Patterns leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Useful Blocks |  VK Block Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,402 | #366 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7K | 19.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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