Qi Blocks vs Block Editor Roles (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, Qi Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 0). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Qi Blocks has accumulated 819K+ total downloads while Block Editor Roles has 207.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Qi Blocks | Block Editor Roles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 819K+ | ◄ | 207 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2026 | |
| Age | 4 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 6.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.9 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5Qi Blocks
◄Block Editor RolesN/A
Total Reviews
5Qi Blocks
◄Block Editor Roles0
Active Installs
60K+Qi Blocks
◄Block Editor Roles0
Total Downloads
819K+Qi Blocks
◄Block Editor Roles207
Support Resolution
N/AQi Blocks
Block Editor RolesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoQi Blocks
◄Block Editor Roles1 month ago
First Released
2022Qi Blocks
Block Editor Roles2026
Age
4 yearsQi Blocks
Block Editor Roles2 months
WP Requires
5.8+Qi Blocks
Block Editor Roles6.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Qi Blocks
Block Editor Rolesfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumQi Blocks
Block Editor RolesFree
Latest Version
1.4.9Qi Blocks
Block Editor Roles1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Qi Blocks
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Block Editor Roles
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Qi Blocks Reviews
by tvejacques
Problematic – stay away
QI Blocks gave us tremendous nightmares with clashes with several other plugins. After designing quite a bit with QI blocks we canned it, redesigned with other plugins. But every now and then it comes
by iulian09
Awesome
Awesome plugin.
by robertwen
Great Plugin
Love this plugin
Block Editor Roles Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qi Blocks or Block Editor Roles more popular?
Qi Blocks has 60K+ active installations while Block Editor Roles has 0. Qi Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Qi Blocks or Block Editor Roles?
Qi Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Block Editor Roles has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Qi Blocks and Block Editor Roles free?
Qi Blocks is free + premium and Block Editor Roles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Qi Blocks or Block Editor Roles?
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?
Qi Blocks was last updated 1 week ago and Block Editor Roles was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.