Compare WordPress Block Editor (2026)
Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress block editor. As of April 2026, we have 42 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.
42 Block Editor Comparisons
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
2.0M+4.9Starter Templates – AI-Powered…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
2.0M+4.5Advanced Editor Tools
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
600K+5Disable Gutenberg
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
200K+4.9Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
90K+4.7Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Classic Editor4.99.0M+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
200K+4.9Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
90K+4.7Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Advanced Editor Tools4.52.0M+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
200K+4.9Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
90K+4.7Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Starter Templates – AI-Powered…4.92.0M+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
200K+4.9Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
90K+4.7Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Disable Gutenberg5600K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…4.9200K+vs
90K+4.7Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…
Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…4.9200K+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…4.9200K+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…4.9200K+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page…4.9200K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…4.790K+vs
70K+4.6GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…
Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…4.790K+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…4.790K+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for…4.790K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…4.670K+vs
50K+4.9Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…4.670K+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks…4.670K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…4.950K+vs
20K+4.7PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…4.950K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…4.720K+vs
20K+5Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right WordPress block editor plugin?
Compare key metrics like active installations, user ratings, support response rates, and update frequency. Our side-by-side comparisons show these data points for each plugin so you can make an informed decision based on real WordPress.org statistics.
What data is used in these block editor comparisons?
Every comparison uses live data from WordPress.org including star ratings, active install counts, download trends, support thread resolution rates, version compatibility, and recent user reviews — all updated daily.
Are there free alternatives among WordPress block editor?
Yes — most WordPress block editor offer a free version on WordPress.org. Our comparisons include both free and premium plugins so you can evaluate whether paid features are worth the upgrade for your specific needs.
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