GenerateBlocks vs Ultimate Blocks
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
GenerateBlocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #216, ahead of Ultimate Blocks at #748. Over the last 7 days GenerateBlocks slipped 1 place and Ultimate Blocks climbed 2 places. GenerateBlocks has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 200K+ active installs against 50K+ for Ultimate Blocks. Downloads this week: GenerateBlocks 10,541 and Ultimate Blocks 3,742. Ratings: GenerateBlocks 4.9★ from 122 and Ultimate Blocks 4.9★ from 729 reviews.
| Metric | GenerateBlocks | Ultimate Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #216 ▼ 1 | #748 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10,541 | 3,742 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (122) | 4.9★ (729) |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.1 | 3.6.0 |
| Best rank on record | #214 | #740 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2020 | Feb 2018 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, GenerateBlocks or Ultimate Blocks?
By active installs, GenerateBlocks: 200K+ sites run it against 50K+ for Ultimate Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 14, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GenerateBlocks or Ultimate Blocks?
GenerateBlocks, at #216 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Ultimate Blocks at #748. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are GenerateBlocks or Ultimate Blocks alternatives to each other?
Yes. All of them are block library plugins, so a site would normally run one of them. The figures above show which one more WordPress sites choose and how that has changed over time.
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.