Blocksy Companion vs MindCat (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Blocksy Companion

Blocksy Companion

4.7(93)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
MindCat

MindCat

4.3(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Blocksy Companion has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 93 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blocksy Companion has accumulated 15M+ total downloads while MindCat has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Blocksy Companion
MindCat4.3/5
Total Reviews
93Blocksy Companion
MindCat4
Active Installs
300K+Blocksy Companion
MindCat100
Total Downloads
15M+Blocksy Companion
MindCat13K+
Support Resolution
25%Blocksy Companion
MindCatN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoBlocksy Companion
MindCat1 month ago
First Released
2019Blocksy Companion
MindCat2014
Age
7 yearsBlocksy Companion
MindCat12 years
WP Requires
6.5+Blocksy Companion
MindCat5.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+Blocksy Companion
MindCatfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlocksy Companion
MindCatFree
Latest Version
2.1.37Blocksy Companion
MindCat3.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Blocksy Companion

4.7/5(93 reviews)
5
91%
4
1%
3
0%
2
4%
1
3%

MindCat

4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
25%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Blocksy Companion Reviews

by polatonik

The Ultimate Theme for Performance and Flexibility

Blocksy is hands-down the most efficient and versatile theme I’ve ever used for WordPress. My website, muzikogretmenleriyiz.biz, achieved a perfect 100/100 PageSpeed Insights score with an impressive

by cuspaw

Really solid plugin

It works smoothly with the Blocksy theme and adds a lot of useful features without slowing my site down. Feels well-built and reliable.

by Thamer Al.Harbi

Amazing Companion for My Website

Blocksy has truly added great value to my website. It’s incredibly user-friendly, highly flexible, and allows customization without needing advanced technical skills. It significantly improved both si

MindCat Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blocksy Companion or MindCat more popular?
Blocksy Companion has 300K+ active installations while MindCat has 100. Blocksy Companion is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Blocksy Companion or MindCat?
Blocksy Companion has a 4.7/5 rating from 93 reviews, while MindCat has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Blocksy Companion and MindCat free?
Blocksy Companion is free and MindCat is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Blocksy Companion or MindCat?
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?
Blocksy Companion was last updated 1 week ago and MindCat was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.