Blank Slate vs Blank (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Blank Slate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blank Slate has accumulated 214K+ total downloads while Blank has 6.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Blank Slate | Blank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 214K+ | ◄ | 6.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2022 | |
| Age | 10 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 0.2 |
Rating
5/5Blank Slate
◄BlankN/A
Total Reviews
23Blank Slate
◄Blank0
Active Installs
10K+Blank Slate
◄Blank800
Total Downloads
214K+Blank Slate
◄Blank6.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlank Slate
BlankN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoBlank Slate
►Blank2 months ago
First Released
2016Blank Slate
Blank2022
Age
10 yearsBlank Slate
Blank4 years
WP Requires
4.7+Blank Slate
Blank5.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Blank Slate
Blankfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlank Slate
BlankFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Blank Slate
Blank0.2
Rating Breakdown
Blank Slate
5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Blank
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Blank Slate Reviews
by Mary Mojisola Job
Plug and play
This works as advertised, no shenanigans. Thank you.
by Alain Guillot
It does what it says it does, nothing less, nothing more
I love it when a plugin just works. I also love not having to deal with upsells. Thank you.
by Lu Is
Works perfect
Thanks a lot for this plugin!! Very useful for clean works!
Blank Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blank Slate or Blank more popular?
Blank Slate has 10K+ active installations while Blank has 800. Blank Slate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Blank Slate or Blank?
Blank Slate has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Blank has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Blank Slate and Blank free?
Blank Slate is free and Blank is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Blank Slate or Blank?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Blank Slate was last updated 3 years ago and Blank was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.