Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… vs PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
50K+ active installs
Free
PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 722 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… has 1.8M+. PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 50%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… | PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 722 | ◄ | 202 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 1.8M+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.2.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.4 | 3.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks…
PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… averaged approximately 1,306 daily downloads while PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… averaged 98.
Recent Reviews
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks… Reviews
Many useful options
This plugin has been very easy to use and provides many useful options.
Great Plugin
Very useful group of additional blocks.
Great
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PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls… Reviews
Basic functions blocked behind a paywall.
Downloaded the plugin to do one thing. Auto inject a block a couple paragraphs into posts. Blocked behind a paywall. Limited plugin. Block things that enhanced styling help etc not simple functions be
Vey usefull plug-in
Works good for many years.
Great addition to my site.
Awesome, and way easier to use than I thought it would be. No notes.
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