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Useful Blocks vs Custom Block Patterns (2026)

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

Useful Blocks

Useful Blocks

5(1)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Custom Block Patterns

Custom Block Patterns

4.7(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Useful Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Useful Blocks has accumulated 136K+ total downloads while Custom Block Patterns has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Useful Blocks
◄
Custom Block Patterns4.7/5
Total Reviews
1Useful Blocks
►
Custom Block Patterns3
Active Installs
20K+Useful Blocks
◄
Custom Block Patterns1.0K+
Total Downloads
136K+Useful Blocks
◄
Custom Block Patterns17K+
Support Resolution
N/AUseful Blocks
Custom Block PatternsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoUseful Blocks
►
Custom Block Patterns4 days ago
First Released
2020Useful Blocks
Custom Block Patterns2020
Age
6 yearsUseful Blocks
Custom Block Patterns6 years
WP Requires
6.0+Useful Blocks
Custom Block Patterns6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Useful Blocks
Custom Block Patterns7.0+
Business Model
FreeUseful Blocks
Custom Block PatternsFree
Latest Version
1.9.0Useful Blocks
Custom Block Patterns1.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Useful Blocks

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom Block Patterns

4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Useful Blocks Reviews

by aoi61n

ぽんひろさんのデザインがブロックで使えて感動です

ぽんひろさんのデザインがとても好きで、いつもカスタマイズの参考にさせていただいています。 いつもコードをコピペして使っていたカスタマイズがブロックエディターで簡単に使えるようになってとても嬉しいです！ ブロックの数もこれから増えるということでとても期待しています！

Custom Block Patterns Reviews

by Bego Mario Garde

Easy way to create your own block patterns

I’m a great fan of plugins which without bells and whistles simply do, what you expect and this plugin certainly is one of them. It allows you easily to create your own block patterns and use them as

by AlfredG

Easy to use

A very easy to use and not bloated pluging. Very small footprint. I used to use Blockmeister but they bloated it for commercial use. Now I use this one and it does everything you should ever need.

by aoi61n

めちゃくちゃ便利です！

ブロックパターンを再利用ブロックみたいに自分で作れたらいいのになあと思っていたところ、Twitterでこのプラグインを知りました。 まさに私の理想の形でブロックパターンを管理できるようになり、感動です。

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Useful Blocks or Custom Block Patterns more popular?
Useful Blocks has 20K+ active installations while Custom Block Patterns has 1.0K+. Useful Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Useful Blocks or Custom Block Patterns?
Useful Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Custom Block Patterns has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Useful Blocks and Custom Block Patterns free?
Useful Blocks is free and Custom Block Patterns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Useful Blocks or Custom Block Patterns?
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?
Useful Blocks was last updated 5 days ago and Custom Block Patterns was last updated 4 days ago.

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