Disable Core Block Patterns vs VK Blocks
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 Blocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #386, ahead of Disable Core Block Patterns at #21,577. Over the last 7 days VK Blocks held its place and Disable Core Block Patterns slipped 33 places. VK Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 2500× the next: 100K+ active installs against 40+ for Disable Core Block Patterns. Downloads this week: VK Blocks 4,740 and Disable Core Block Patterns 23. Ratings: Disable Core Block Patterns 5★ from 1 and VK Blocks 4.8★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Disable Core Block Patterns | VK Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #21,577 ▼ 33 | #386 ▬ |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 4,740 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.8★ (6) |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.2 | 1.128.0 |
| Best rank on record | #19,513 | #386 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Nov 2018 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Disable Core Block Patterns or VK Blocks?
By active installs, VK Blocks: 100K+ sites run it against 40+ for Disable Core Block Patterns, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable Core Block Patterns or VK Blocks?
VK Blocks, at #386 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Disable Core Block Patterns at #21,577. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable Core Block Patterns or VK Blocks 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.