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Hello Plus vs Create Block Theme (2026)

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

Hello Plus

Hello Plus

3(1)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Hello Plus
VS
Create Block Theme

Create Block Theme

4.5(40)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Create Block Theme

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Create Block Theme has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 40 reviews) while Hello Plus leads in active installations (80K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hello Plus has accumulated 448K+ total downloads while Create Block Theme has 400K+. Create Block Theme has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Hello Plus
►
Create Block Theme4.5/5
Total Reviews
1Hello Plus
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Create Block Theme40
Active Installs
80K+Hello Plus
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Create Block Theme20K+
Total Downloads
448K+Hello Plus
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Create Block Theme400K+
Support Resolution
0%Hello Plus
Create Block Theme0%
Last Updated
6 months agoHello Plus
►
Create Block Theme3 weeks ago
First Released
2024Hello Plus
Create Block Theme2022
Age
2 yearsHello Plus
Create Block Theme4 years
WP Requires
6.0+Hello Plus
Create Block Theme6.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Hello Plus
Create Block Theme7.4+
Business Model
FreeHello Plus
Create Block ThemeFree
Latest Version
1.7.7Hello Plus
Create Block Theme2.9.0

Rating Breakdown

Hello Plus

3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%

Create Block Theme

4.5/5(40 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Hello Plus Reviews

by Muhammad Ilham

Dropdown Icon Alignment Issue on Mobile After Latest Update

The latest update introduced a helpful improvement with auto-toggling dropdowns. However, on mobile devices, the dropdown icon appears on the next line instead of staying alongside the text.

Create Block Theme Reviews

by Anatoliy Dovgun

A good solution for WordPress developers and not only.

I have been using this plugin since its inception.The first versions lacked functionality, there was a conceptual change in the paradigm and approach, now it is a very convenient solution for configur

by himecas

ブロックテーマを扱う際は必須のプラグイン

ブロックテーマで構築する際は、必須で入れるべきプラグインといえます。 ブロックテーマの複製やエクスポートが簡単に行えて便利です。

by stemsrus

Feature Request: Add file being modified by Create Block Theme

This post is more about a feature request than a rating which I think would be helpful to its users. Using Create Block Theme (CBT), I typically “Save Changes to Theme”. When I click “Save Chang

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hello Plus or Create Block Theme more popular?
Hello Plus has 80K+ active installations while Create Block Theme has 20K+. Hello Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hello Plus or Create Block Theme?
Hello Plus has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Create Block Theme has a 4.5/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Hello Plus and Create Block Theme free?
Hello Plus is free and Create Block Theme is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hello Plus or Create Block Theme?
As of April 2026, Hello Plus has a 0% support resolution rate while Create Block Theme has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Hello Plus was last updated 6 months ago and Create Block Theme was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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