VK Blocks vs Simple Alert Blocks (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, Simple Alert Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while VK Blocks leads in active installations (100K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Simple Alert Blocks has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VK Blocks | Simple Alert Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 4.6M+ | ◄ | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Age | 8 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.118.2 | 1.3 |
Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
►Simple Alert Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
◄Simple Alert Blocks3
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
◄Simple Alert Blocks300
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
◄Simple Alert Blocks6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
Simple Alert BlocksN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoVK Blocks
◄Simple Alert Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
Simple Alert Blocks2019
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
Simple Alert Blocks7 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
Simple Alert Blocks5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
Simple Alert Blocks7.2+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
Simple Alert BlocksFree
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
Simple Alert Blocks1.3
Rating Breakdown
VK Blocks
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Alert Blocks
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
VK Blocks Reviews
by Kotaro Kitamura
I love it!!!
This is an amazing plugin!! It extends useful blocks that complement the functionality of the standard blocks.
by Toshihiko Tsushima
I like it too!!
This plugin is getting more and more attractive.
by drumsuko
Cannot update
Please test before publishing. Cannot update. This topic was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by drumsuko.
Simple Alert Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VK Blocks or Simple Alert Blocks more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while Simple Alert Blocks has 300. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or Simple Alert Blocks?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Alert Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and Simple Alert Blocks free?
VK Blocks is free and Simple Alert Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or Simple Alert Blocks?
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?
VK Blocks was last updated 5 days ago and Simple Alert Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.