VK Blocks vs Smartlib Tools (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, VK Blocks has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Smartlib Tools has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VK Blocks | Smartlib Tools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 4.6M+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Age | 8 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.118.2 | 1.0.7 |
Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
◄Smartlib ToolsN/A
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
◄Smartlib Tools0
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
◄Smartlib Tools200
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
◄Smartlib Tools19K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
Smartlib ToolsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoVK Blocks
◄Smartlib Tools5 years ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
Smartlib Tools2015
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
Smartlib Tools11 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
Smartlib Tools4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
Smartlib Toolsfalse+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
Smartlib ToolsFree
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
Smartlib Tools1.0.7
Rating Breakdown
VK Blocks
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smartlib Tools
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.
Smartlib Tools Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VK Blocks or Smartlib Tools more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while Smartlib Tools has 200. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or Smartlib Tools?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Smartlib Tools has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and Smartlib Tools free?
VK Blocks is free and Smartlib Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or Smartlib Tools?
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 Smartlib Tools was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.