VK Blocks vs Hey Notify (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, Hey Notify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while VK Blocks leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Hey Notify has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VK Blocks | Hey Notify | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 4.6M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 1.118.2 | 2.1.1 |
Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
►Hey Notify5/5
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
◄Hey Notify5
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
◄Hey Notify200
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
◄Hey Notify6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
Hey NotifyN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoVK Blocks
◄Hey Notify9 months ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
Hey Notify2020
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
Hey Notify6 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
Hey Notify4.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
Hey Notify7.2+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
Hey NotifyFree + Premium
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
Hey Notify2.1.1
Rating Breakdown
VK Blocks
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hey Notify
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
VK Blocks Reviews
by Kotaro Kitamura
I love it!!!
This is an amazing plugin!! It extends useful blocks that complement the functionality of the standard blocks.
by Toshihiko Tsushima
I like it too!!
This plugin is getting more and more attractive.
by drumsuko
Cannot update
Please test before publishing. Cannot update. This topic was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by drumsuko.
Hey Notify Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VK Blocks or Hey Notify more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while Hey Notify has 200. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or Hey Notify?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Hey Notify has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and Hey Notify free?
VK Blocks is free and Hey Notify is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or Hey Notify?
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?
VK Blocks was last updated 5 days ago and Hey Notify was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.