BuddyPress vs Goodlayers Blocks (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, BuddyPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 375 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyPress has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Goodlayers Blocks has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyPress | Goodlayers Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 375 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Age | 17 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 14.4.0 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.1/5BuddyPress
◄Goodlayers BlocksN/A
Total Reviews
375BuddyPress
◄Goodlayers Blocks0
Active Installs
100K+BuddyPress
◄Goodlayers Blocks100
Total Downloads
13M+BuddyPress
◄Goodlayers Blocks1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyPress
Goodlayers BlocksN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoBuddyPress
◄Goodlayers Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2009BuddyPress
Goodlayers Blocks2022
Age
17 yearsBuddyPress
Goodlayers Blocks4 years
WP Requires
6.1+BuddyPress
Goodlayers Blocks6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+BuddyPress
Goodlayers Blocks7.0+
Business Model
FreeBuddyPress
Goodlayers BlocksFree
Latest Version
14.4.0BuddyPress
Goodlayers Blocks1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
BuddyPress
4.1/5(375 reviews)
5
67%
4
10%
3
5%
2
5%
1
14%
Goodlayers Blocks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
BuddyPress Reviews
by Emilio Lejit
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
Great, magnificent and impeccable plugin. Does exactly what’s described.
by trentkanor
Works fine
Not the easiest
by ahmedahmedanter0
needs remade from scratch
This plugin needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch, with a particular focus on redesigning the user interface.
Goodlayers Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyPress or Goodlayers Blocks more popular?
BuddyPress has 100K+ active installations while Goodlayers Blocks has 100. BuddyPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyPress or Goodlayers Blocks?
BuddyPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 375 reviews, while Goodlayers Blocks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BuddyPress and Goodlayers Blocks free?
BuddyPress is free and Goodlayers Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyPress or Goodlayers Blocks?
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?
BuddyPress was last updated 6 months ago and Goodlayers Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.