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Minify HTML vs Custom HTML Block Extension (2026)

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

Minify HTML

Minify HTML

4.7(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Custom HTML Block Extension

Custom HTML Block Extension

5(13)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom HTML Block Extension has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Minify HTML leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Minify HTML has accumulated 245K+ total downloads while Custom HTML Block Extension has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Minify HTML
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Custom HTML Block Extension5/5
Total Reviews
33Minify HTML
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension13
Active Installs
10K+Minify HTML
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Custom HTML Block Extension6.0K+
Total Downloads
245K+Minify HTML
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension47K+
Support Resolution
N/AMinify HTML
Custom HTML Block ExtensionN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoMinify HTML
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension1 month ago
First Released
2016Minify HTML
Custom HTML Block Extension2021
Age
10 yearsMinify HTML
Custom HTML Block Extension5 years
WP Requires
3.6.0+Minify HTML
Custom HTML Block Extension6.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Minify HTML
Custom HTML Block Extension8.0+
Business Model
FreeMinify HTML
Custom HTML Block ExtensionFree
Latest Version
2.1.13Minify HTML
Custom HTML Block Extension4.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Minify HTML

4.7/5(33 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
6%
2
0%
1
3%

Custom HTML Block Extension

5/5(13 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Minify HTML Reviews

by cvladan

Not WordPress friendly 😁

I have used this plugin before and found that it introduces many hidden bugs in the code. It often breaks CSS styles, but you only see these problems when comparing staging and production sites. Ot

by leodefaveri

Excellent!

What this plugin does is perfect. HTML minification is impressive and even in an ecommerce with many plugins, there were no problems on the front. Thanks for the excellent work. Please don’t abandon h

by cryptoli

Great plugin with no extra bloat!

Thank you for such a great and efficient plugin without any extra bloat!

Custom HTML Block Extension Reviews

by johnny2ponny

Nice tool!

Love to use it.

by ryuryu1029

emmetを利用できるプラグインで最も優れています

テーマエディター上でemmetを利用したい目的から導入しました。emmetの利用はもちろん、豊富なオプションでカスタマイズ性も素晴らしいです。設定のUIも大変わかりやすいです。最終的に導入に至らなかった点は、テーマエディター上でファイル更新を行うと、ページが更新され元に戻せない点です。ページ更新やphpのエラーメッセージ表示・位置などがデフォルトの仕様であれば是非導入したいと思います。

by nikvasko

I like it very much, but…

Dear friend. You have made a wonderful plugin. I’ve wanted to find one for a long time and I’m very glad I found it. This is despite the fact that half of the plugin’s functions do not work on my comp

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minify HTML or Custom HTML Block Extension more popular?
Minify HTML has 10K+ active installations while Custom HTML Block Extension has 6.0K+. Minify HTML is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Minify HTML or Custom HTML Block Extension?
Minify HTML has a 4.7/5 rating from 33 reviews, while Custom HTML Block Extension has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Minify HTML and Custom HTML Block Extension free?
Minify HTML is free and Custom HTML Block Extension is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Minify HTML or Custom HTML Block Extension?
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?
Minify HTML was last updated 2 weeks ago and Custom HTML Block Extension was last updated 1 month ago.

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