VK Blocks vs Basic Alerts (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Basic Alerts has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VK Blocks | Basic Alerts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.6M+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.118.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
◄Basic AlertsN/A
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
◄Basic Alerts0
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
◄Basic Alerts0
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
◄Basic Alerts3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
Basic AlertsN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoVK Blocks
◄Basic Alerts5 years ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
Basic Alerts2020
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
Basic Alerts6 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
Basic Alerts5.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
Basic Alerts7.2+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
Basic AlertsFree
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
Basic Alerts1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
VK Blocks
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Basic Alerts
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.
Basic Alerts Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VK Blocks or Basic Alerts more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while Basic Alerts has 0. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or Basic Alerts?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Basic Alerts has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and Basic Alerts free?
VK Blocks is free and Basic Alerts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or Basic Alerts?
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 6 days ago and Basic Alerts was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.