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Recipe Card Blocks Lite vs Create (2026)

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

Recipe Card Blocks Lite

Recipe Card Blocks Lite

4.8(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Recipe Card Blocks Lite
VS
Create

Create

4.1(18)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Create

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Recipe Card Blocks Lite has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Recipe Card Blocks Lite has accumulated 529K+ total downloads while Create has 275K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Recipe Card Blocks Lite
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Create4.1/5
Total Reviews
20Recipe Card Blocks Lite
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Create18
Active Installs
10K+Recipe Card Blocks Lite
◄
Create6.0K+
Total Downloads
529K+Recipe Card Blocks Lite
◄
Create275K+
Support Resolution
N/ARecipe Card Blocks Lite
Create0%
Last Updated
1 month agoRecipe Card Blocks Lite
►
Create1 week ago
First Released
2018Recipe Card Blocks Lite
Create2018
Age
8 yearsRecipe Card Blocks Lite
Create8 years
WP Requires
6.0+Recipe Card Blocks Lite
Create6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Recipe Card Blocks Lite
Create7.4+
Business Model
FreeRecipe Card Blocks Lite
CreateFree
Latest Version
3.4.14Recipe Card Blocks Lite
Create2.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Recipe Card Blocks Lite

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
85%
4
10%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Create

4.1/5(18 reviews)
5
72%
4
0%
3
6%
2
6%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Recipe Card Blocks Lite Reviews

by Braian Menkhoff

Good Plugin, but Business Plan Needs Adjustment

I believe the plugin has potential, but the business plan misses the mark. As a user, I prioritize basic features like rating, which is crucial for a recipe plugin. Additionally, the ability to import

by Behrouz

Importing recipes

Importing recipes are from just one plugin and it’s in pro version!!! Importing recipes from other plugins is a feature to attract users it should not be a pro feature! Edited: 5 Star for the ne

by edlira

Amazing plugin

Amazing plugin and a great support. I use it for my recipe at my food blog.

Create Reviews

by tyroleancutie

This used to be THE recipe card plugin

It’s really disappointing to see a company like Mediavine let their once-excellent recipe card plugin fall apart like this.

by sharon

Not Sure

I’d love to rate Create with 5-stars, but unfortunately I can’t. I thought it was an excellent plugin to begin with. I changed all my recipes over to it, which was a bit stupid. The cards are quite go

by BlueSky22

Not well maintained – incompatible with 6.0

For recipe blogs that rely on a plugin for cards, this is a critical component of their sites content. WordPress announces changes and allows for proper development updates prior to releasing a new ve

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Recipe Card Blocks Lite or Create more popular?
Recipe Card Blocks Lite has 10K+ active installations while Create has 6.0K+. Recipe Card Blocks Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Recipe Card Blocks Lite or Create?
Recipe Card Blocks Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Create has a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Recipe Card Blocks Lite and Create free?
Recipe Card Blocks Lite is free and Create is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Recipe Card Blocks Lite or Create?
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?
Recipe Card Blocks Lite was last updated 1 month ago and Create was last updated 1 week ago.

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