Equal Height Columns vs Magic Block (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, Equal Height Columns has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 41 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Equal Height Columns has accumulated 98K+ total downloads while Magic Block has 5.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Equal Height Columns | Magic Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 98K+ | ◄ | 5.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.3.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Equal Height Columns
Magic Block4.9/5
Total Reviews
41Equal Height Columns
◄Magic Block11
Active Installs
10K+Equal Height Columns
◄Magic Block300
Total Downloads
98K+Equal Height Columns
◄Magic Block5.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AEqual Height Columns
Magic BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoEqual Height Columns
◄Magic Block4 years ago
First Released
2015Equal Height Columns
Magic Block2018
Age
11 yearsEqual Height Columns
Magic Block8 years
WP Requires
3.5+Equal Height Columns
Magic Block5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Equal Height Columns
Magic Block5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeEqual Height Columns
Magic BlockFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Equal Height Columns
Magic Block1.3.0
Rating Breakdown
Equal Height Columns
4.9/5(41 reviews)
5
98%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
0%
Magic Block
4.9/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Equal Height Columns Reviews
by B Eades
Does the job
I had it working fine on some fairly complex Elementor layouts in no time, which saved me doing a whole lot of custom CSS. Works exactly as advertised.
by ANW
Works great! awesome..
Thank you very much for the developed Equal Height Columns plugin…
by luizzle
Didn’t work for me
Unfortunately, nothing happened
Magic Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equal Height Columns or Magic Block more popular?
Equal Height Columns has 10K+ active installations while Magic Block has 300. Equal Height Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Equal Height Columns or Magic Block?
Equal Height Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 41 reviews, while Magic Block has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Equal Height Columns and Magic Block free?
Equal Height Columns is free and Magic Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Equal Height Columns or Magic Block?
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?
Equal Height Columns was last updated 3 weeks ago and Magic Block was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.