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VK Blocks vs Malcolm! (2026)

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

VK Blocks

VK Blocks

4.8(6)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Malcolm!

Malcolm!

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Malcolm! has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
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Malcolm!N/A
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
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Malcolm!0
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
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Malcolm!10
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
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Malcolm!1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
Malcolm!N/A
Last Updated
5 days agoVK Blocks
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Malcolm!11 months ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
Malcolm!2021
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
Malcolm!5 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
Malcolm!4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
Malcolm!7.0+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
Malcolm!Free
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
Malcolm!2.0

Rating Breakdown

VK Blocks

4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Malcolm!

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

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.

Malcolm! Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VK Blocks or Malcolm! more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while Malcolm! has 10. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or Malcolm!?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Malcolm! has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and Malcolm! free?
VK Blocks is free and Malcolm! is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or Malcolm!?
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 Malcolm! was last updated 11 months ago.

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