Custom Block Patterns vs VK Block Patterns
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
VK Block Patterns leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #371, ahead of Custom Block Patterns at #5,721. Over the last 7 days VK Block Patterns held its place and Custom Block Patterns slipped 10 places. VK Block Patterns has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 100K+ active installs against 1K+ for Custom Block Patterns. Downloads this week: VK Block Patterns 2,516 and Custom Block Patterns 95. Ratings: Custom Block Patterns 4.7★ from 3 and VK Block Patterns 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Custom Block Patterns | VK Block Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,721 ▼ 10 | #371 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 95 | 2,516 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (3) | 5★ (2) |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.1 | 1.39.1 |
| Best rank on record | #5,685 | #369 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Custom Block Patterns or VK Block Patterns?
By active installs, VK Block Patterns: 100K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Custom Block Patterns, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Custom Block Patterns or VK Block Patterns?
VK Block Patterns, at #371 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Custom Block Patterns at #5,721. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Custom Block Patterns or VK Block Patterns alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.