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WP Recipe Maker vs Recipe Card Blocks Lite (2026)

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

WP Recipe Maker

WP Recipe Maker

5(349)

50K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 days ago
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VS
Recipe Card Blocks Lite

Recipe Card Blocks Lite

4.8(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Recipe Maker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 349 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. WP Recipe Maker has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while Recipe Card Blocks Lite has 529K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WP Recipe Maker
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Recipe Card Blocks Lite4.8/5
Total Reviews
349WP Recipe Maker
◄
Recipe Card Blocks Lite20
Active Installs
50K+WP Recipe Maker
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Recipe Card Blocks Lite10K+
Total Downloads
3.7M+WP Recipe Maker
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Recipe Card Blocks Lite529K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks LiteN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoWP Recipe Maker
◄
Recipe Card Blocks Lite1 month ago
First Released
2016WP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks Lite2018
Age
10 yearsWP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks Lite8 years
WP Requires
4.4+WP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks Lite6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks Lite7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks LiteFree
Latest Version
10.5.0WP Recipe Maker
Recipe Card Blocks Lite3.4.14

Rating Breakdown

WP Recipe Maker

5/5(349 reviews)
5
98%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Recipe Card Blocks Lite

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

Recent Reviews

WP Recipe Maker Reviews

by JBwebdes

Excellent Support!!

I purchased the WP Recipe Maker premium plugin for a customer of mine. I had a few questions after starting to set things up on their website. Within a few hours I received a detailed response to my

by Hauzz

Fantastic software!

WP Recipe Maker is a great plugin that’s powerful, flexible, and works well with any food blog. It handles everything from ingredient lists to nutrition data without any issues. The support is really

by bagvrk

Easy to adapt

I love the plugin, because it is so easy to adapt to my design and preferred colors. I highly recommend it.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Recipe Maker or Recipe Card Blocks Lite more popular?
WP Recipe Maker has 50K+ active installations while Recipe Card Blocks Lite has 10K+. WP Recipe Maker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Recipe Maker or Recipe Card Blocks Lite?
WP Recipe Maker has a 5/5 rating from 349 reviews, while Recipe Card Blocks Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are WP Recipe Maker and Recipe Card Blocks Lite free?
WP Recipe Maker is free + premium and Recipe Card Blocks Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Recipe Maker or Recipe Card Blocks Lite?
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?
WP Recipe Maker was last updated 2 days ago and Recipe Card Blocks Lite was last updated 1 month ago.

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