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Hyperlink Group Block vs Anchor Block (2026)

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

Hyperlink Group Block

Hyperlink Group Block

4.2(13)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Anchor Block

Anchor Block

4.1(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Anchor Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hyperlink Group Block has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hyperlink Group Block has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Anchor Block has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Hyperlink Group Block
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Anchor Block4.1/5
Total Reviews
13Hyperlink Group Block
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Anchor Block8
Active Installs
6.0K+Hyperlink Group Block
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Anchor Block2.0K+
Total Downloads
65K+Hyperlink Group Block
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Anchor Block18K+
Support Resolution
33%Hyperlink Group Block
Anchor BlockN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoHyperlink Group Block
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Anchor Block4 months ago
First Released
2021Hyperlink Group Block
Anchor Block2019
Age
5 yearsHyperlink Group Block
Anchor Block7 years
WP Requires
6.6+Hyperlink Group Block
Anchor Block5.2+
PHP Requires
7.0.0+Hyperlink Group Block
Anchor Block7.0+
Business Model
FreeHyperlink Group Block
Anchor BlockFree
Latest Version
2.0.5Hyperlink Group Block
Anchor Block0.1

Rating Breakdown

Hyperlink Group Block

4.2/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
15%
3
0%
2
0%
1
15%

Anchor Block

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
63%
4
13%
3
13%
2
0%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

Hyperlink Group Block Reviews

by hellowpj

Incompatibility issue

The unnecessary and non-urgent modification in 2.0.3 causes an incompatible problem.

by Ingo Steinke (openmindculture)

This should be a Core Block!

This should be part of WordPress core blocks. Thanks for fixing Gutenberg!

by marcizus

Just what I needed

Easy to use. Thank you developer. Don’t forget to remove links from inside the group.

Anchor Block Reviews

by Sue Steinberg

User friendly and helpful

Love this plugin, this plugin helped me with my project. Thanks a lot!

by wp-MeMeMe

Interferes with Tabs

Just a warning: This plugin causes tabs created by another plugin to be treated as anchors, causing the page to jump whenever a tab is clicked. Unfortunately, this pushes the tabs just off the top of

by jeffz8

So Needed Thanks

When I started working in WP, I as totally surprised anchors were so restricted and frustrated. This solves that problem simply and straightforwardly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyperlink Group Block or Anchor Block more popular?
Hyperlink Group Block has 6.0K+ active installations while Anchor Block has 2.0K+. Hyperlink Group Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hyperlink Group Block or Anchor Block?
Hyperlink Group Block has a 4.2/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Anchor Block has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Hyperlink Group Block and Anchor Block free?
Hyperlink Group Block is free and Anchor Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hyperlink Group Block or Anchor Block?
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?
Hyperlink Group Block was last updated 1 month ago and Anchor Block was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.