Extendify vs Editor Block Outline (2026)

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

Extendify

Extendify

4.7(10)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Editor Block Outline

Editor Block Outline

4.9(21)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Editor Block Outline has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 21 reviews) while Extendify leads in active installations (500K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Extendify has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Editor Block Outline has 31K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Extendify
Editor Block Outline4.9/5
Total Reviews
10Extendify
Editor Block Outline21
Active Installs
500K+Extendify
Editor Block Outline1.0K+
Total Downloads
11M+Extendify
Editor Block Outline31K+
Support Resolution
N/AExtendify
Editor Block OutlineN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoExtendify
Editor Block Outline2 months ago
First Released
2022Extendify
Editor Block Outline2020
Age
4 yearsExtendify
Editor Block Outline6 years
WP Requires
6.5+Extendify
Editor Block Outline5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Extendify
Editor Block Outline7.0+
Business Model
FreeExtendify
Editor Block OutlineFree
Latest Version
3.0.1Extendify
Editor Block Outline1.4.3

Rating Breakdown

Extendify

4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%

Editor Block Outline

4.9/5(21 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Extendify Reviews

by t0m4u

For Simpletons Only

Documentation is bad. AI is limited. I’ve been doing WordPress for a decade and struggle with this thing. All the other high-five reviewers must be smoking weed.

by Vincent Breton

perfect

I appreciate that this plugin offers light layouts that do not weigh down the page, I am looking forward to proposals using the new grid block

by Donna Fontenot

Super heroes of plugins

Not only does Extendify have a beautiful array of patterns and templates, but it goes a huge step further by not locking anyone in. If you use Extendify templates or patterns, and then decide to deact

Editor Block Outline Reviews

by rcain

Great plugin – should be part of wp core

Absolutely great plugin. You seem to have thought of everything. Makes Gutenberg/block editor actually usable. Should be part of wp core. Thanks for your great work 🙂

This should have been baked in from the start!

I was never ready to make the jump to Gutenberg but I had to do it sooner or later. Coming from (leaving?) Elementor with it’s nice interface, it’s a brutal contrast and I have never understood why th

by revixi5

Nice visual tool but…

Works great with latest version of WP 6.4.3. The only issue is that it disable a native function (from the browser of WordPress) that when you select multiple blocks they become highlighted. When that

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Extendify or Editor Block Outline more popular?
Extendify has 500K+ active installations while Editor Block Outline has 1.0K+. Extendify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Extendify or Editor Block Outline?
Extendify has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Editor Block Outline has a 4.9/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Extendify and Editor Block Outline free?
Extendify is free and Editor Block Outline is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Extendify or Editor Block Outline?
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?
Extendify was last updated 1 week ago and Editor Block Outline was last updated 2 months ago.

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