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VK Blocks vs WP Notification Bars (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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WP Notification Bars

WP Notification Bars

3.7(41)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View WP Notification Bars

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. VK Blocks has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while WP Notification Bars has 344K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5VK Blocks
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WP Notification Bars3.7/5
Total Reviews
6VK Blocks
►
WP Notification Bars41
Active Installs
100K+VK Blocks
◄
WP Notification Bars10K+
Total Downloads
4.6M+VK Blocks
◄
WP Notification Bars344K+
Support Resolution
N/AVK Blocks
WP Notification BarsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoVK Blocks
◄
WP Notification Bars4 years ago
First Released
2018VK Blocks
WP Notification Bars2015
Age
8 yearsVK Blocks
WP Notification Bars11 years
WP Requires
6.5+VK Blocks
WP Notification Bars3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+VK Blocks
WP Notification Barsfalse+
Business Model
FreeVK Blocks
WP Notification BarsFree
Latest Version
1.118.2VK Blocks
WP Notification Bars1.0.12

Rating Breakdown

VK Blocks

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

WP Notification Bars

3.7/5(41 reviews)
5
59%
4
5%
3
5%
2
12%
1
20%

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.

WP Notification Bars Reviews

by Jack

As always, free versions are very limited

Forced to buy the Pro version if you want to add it to the button, or even to avoid the bar to appear again and again. Lots of better alternatives, especially if you only need one simple bar, although

by Reza Esmaeili

Incredibly working nicely

Easy to setup and works like a charm; thank developers.

by User966

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is VK Blocks or WP Notification Bars more popular?
VK Blocks has 100K+ active installations while WP Notification Bars has 10K+. VK Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VK Blocks or WP Notification Bars?
VK Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP Notification Bars has a 3.7/5 rating from 41 reviews.
Are VK Blocks and WP Notification Bars free?
VK Blocks is free and WP Notification Bars is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VK Blocks or WP Notification Bars?
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 WP Notification Bars was last updated 4 years ago.

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