Headless Mode vs WPGraphQL 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, Headless Mode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Headless Mode has accumulated 33K+ total downloads while WPGraphQL Blocks has 10.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Headless Mode | WPGraphQL Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 33K+ | ◄ | 10.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2023 | |
| Age | 7 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.4.0 | 2.2.0 |
Rating
5/5Headless Mode
◄WPGraphQL BlocksN/A
Total Reviews
6Headless Mode
◄WPGraphQL Blocks0
Active Installs
2.0K+Headless Mode
◄WPGraphQL Blocks400
Total Downloads
33K+Headless Mode
◄WPGraphQL Blocks10.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeadless Mode
WPGraphQL BlocksN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoHeadless Mode
►WPGraphQL Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2019Headless Mode
WPGraphQL Blocks2023
Age
7 yearsHeadless Mode
WPGraphQL Blocks3 years
WP Requires
5.0+Headless Mode
WPGraphQL Blocks6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Headless Mode
WPGraphQL Blocks7.1+
Business Model
FreeHeadless Mode
WPGraphQL BlocksFree
Latest Version
0.4.0Headless Mode
WPGraphQL Blocks2.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Headless Mode
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WPGraphQL Blocks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Headless Mode Reviews
by edraaf
Flawless
Makes it very easy to redirect visitors to your main site.
by danojonguitud
Exacly was I was expecting
This plugins works as intended.
by Hernan Villanueva
Simple to set up and works great!
This tiny plugin works exactly as intended.
WPGraphQL Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Headless Mode or WPGraphQL Blocks more popular?
Headless Mode has 2.0K+ active installations while WPGraphQL Blocks has 400. Headless Mode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Headless Mode or WPGraphQL Blocks?
Headless Mode has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WPGraphQL Blocks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Headless Mode and WPGraphQL Blocks free?
Headless Mode is free and WPGraphQL Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Headless Mode or WPGraphQL 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?
Headless Mode was last updated 1 year ago and WPGraphQL Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.