NHS Blocks vs Nightingale Companion (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, NHS Blocks has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. NHS Blocks has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Nightingale Companion has 7.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | NHS Blocks | Nightingale Companion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Age | 7 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.24 | 1.3.7 |
Rating
4.5/5NHS Blocks
◄Nightingale CompanionN/A
Total Reviews
2NHS Blocks
◄Nightingale Companion0
Active Installs
700NHS Blocks
◄Nightingale Companion300
Total Downloads
20K+NHS Blocks
◄Nightingale Companion7.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ANHS Blocks
Nightingale CompanionN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoNHS Blocks
◄Nightingale Companion1 year ago
First Released
2019NHS Blocks
Nightingale Companion2020
Age
7 yearsNHS Blocks
Nightingale Companion6 years
WP Requires
5.0+NHS Blocks
Nightingale Companion5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+NHS Blocks
Nightingale Companion5.6+
Business Model
FreeNHS Blocks
Nightingale CompanionFree
Latest Version
1.3.24NHS Blocks
Nightingale Companion1.3.7
Rating Breakdown
NHS Blocks
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Nightingale Companion
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NHS Blocks or Nightingale Companion more popular?
NHS Blocks has 700 active installations while Nightingale Companion has 300. NHS Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — NHS Blocks or Nightingale Companion?
NHS Blocks has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Nightingale Companion has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are NHS Blocks and Nightingale Companion free?
NHS Blocks is free and Nightingale Companion is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — NHS Blocks or Nightingale Companion?
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?
NHS Blocks was last updated 3 weeks ago and Nightingale Companion was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.