Extendify vs SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Extendify leads in active installations (500K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Extendify has accumulated 12M+ total downloads while SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… has 35K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Extendify | SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 12M+ | ◄ | 35K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.1 | 1.7.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Extendify
SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Extendify averaged approximately 24,881 daily downloads while SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… averaged 16.
Recent Reviews
Extendify Reviews
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.
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
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
SlingBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks by… Reviews
Excellent Gutenberg Blocks!
I use these blocks together with kadence blocks. No need to use any other pagebuilder. Really happy to be free of anything like Elementor etc 🙂
Great team!!!
Don’t hesitate to use any plugin by the WooFunnels team. They are super helpful and the products work fantastic!
Great!
A fantastic addition to the Woofunnels family, which I’ve been happily using for years. Awesome support too, which is SO important!!
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