Best block builder plugins for WordPress
The most popular block builder plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Elementor Blocks for Gutenberg leads with 9K+ active installs, ahead of Vev (50+) and Wicked Block Builder (10+). All 4 plugins tagged “Block Builder” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 4 block builder plugins
- 1.
Elementor Blocks for GutenbergThe most installed block builder plugin, with 9K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 17 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
- 2.Vev
50+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.
- 3.
Wicked Block Builder10+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 4.WPBits Block Studio
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
All 4 plugins tagged “Block Builder”

Elementor Blocks for Gutenberg
Down in the last 7 days:3#2,215by Elementor1 year ago
Elementor Blocks for Gutenberg, officially created by Elementor Page Builder, allows you to easily insert any Elementor template into Gutenberg.
- Installs
- 9K+
- Rating
- 4.8(17)
- Downloads
- 27/day
Vev
Up in the last 7 days:20#20,799by Vev3 years ago
Use the official Vev plugin to easily integrate your page or content and break free from the same old templates.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day

Wicked Block Builder
#34,663by wickedplugins1 year ago
Create your own custom blocks and patterns in as little as a few minutes!
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(5)
- Downloads
- 0/day
WPBits Block Studio
Up in the last 7 days:9,859#62,827by WPBits2 months ago
Build Gutenberg blocks visually. Generate real, editable WordPress block code.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day