Genesis Blocks vs Getwid
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
Getwid leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #770, ahead of Genesis Blocks at #839. Over the last 7 days Getwid climbed 2 places and Genesis Blocks slipped 3 places. Getwid has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 50K+ active installs against 40K+ for Genesis Blocks. Downloads this week: Genesis Blocks 2,336 and Getwid 2,066. Ratings: Genesis Blocks 3.7★ from 24 and Getwid 4.7★ from 115 reviews.
| Metric | Genesis Blocks | Getwid |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #839 ▼ 3 | #770 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,336 | 2,066 |
| Rating | 3.7★ (24) | 4.7★ (115) |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.11 | 3.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #828 | #762 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | Mar 2019 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 4 | 2 |
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Genesis Blocks or Getwid?
By active installs, Getwid: 50K+ sites run it against 40K+ for Genesis Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Genesis Blocks or Getwid?
Getwid, at #770 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Genesis Blocks at #839. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Genesis Blocks or Getwid 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.