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Qi Blocks vs Gutentools (2026)

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

Qi Blocks

Qi Blocks

5(5)

60K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
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Gutentools

Gutentools

5(2)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Qi Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Qi Blocks has accumulated 818K+ total downloads while Gutentools has 29K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Qi Blocks
Gutentools5/5
Total Reviews
5Qi Blocks
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Gutentools2
Active Installs
60K+Qi Blocks
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Gutentools4.0K+
Total Downloads
818K+Qi Blocks
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Gutentools29K+
Support Resolution
N/AQi Blocks
GutentoolsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoQi Blocks
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Gutentools3 weeks ago
First Released
2022Qi Blocks
Gutentools2024
Age
4 yearsQi Blocks
Gutentools2 years
WP Requires
5.8+Qi Blocks
Gutentools6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Qi Blocks
Gutentools7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumQi Blocks
GutentoolsFree
Latest Version
1.4.9Qi Blocks
Gutentools1.1.5

Rating Breakdown

Qi Blocks

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

Gutentools

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

Recent Reviews

Qi Blocks Reviews

by tvejacques

Problematic – stay away

QI Blocks gave us tremendous nightmares with clashes with several other plugins. After designing quite a bit with QI blocks we canned it, redesigned with other plugins. But every now and then it comes

by iulian09

Awesome

Awesome plugin.

by robertwen

Great Plugin

Love this plugin

Gutentools Reviews

by prabyn99

Amazing Plugin – Works Perfectly!

I’ve been using this plugin for a while now, and it has exceeded my expectations! The setup was seamless, and the interface is intuitive, making it easy to use even for beginners. It integrates perfec

by sameer3637

Fantastic Gutentools Plugin – A Must-Have!

I’ve been using this Gutentools plugin for a while now, and it has significantly improved my workflow. The plugin is lightweight, user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with the block editor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qi Blocks or Gutentools more popular?
Qi Blocks has 60K+ active installations while Gutentools has 4.0K+. Qi Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Qi Blocks or Gutentools?
Qi Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Gutentools has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Qi Blocks and Gutentools free?
Qi Blocks is free + premium and Gutentools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Qi Blocks or Gutentools?
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?
Qi Blocks was last updated 1 week ago and Gutentools was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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