Genesis Custom Blocks vs Media Library Assistant 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
Genesis Custom Blocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,966, ahead of Media Library Assistant Blocks at #35,576. Over the last 7 days Genesis Custom Blocks slipped 2 places and Media Library Assistant Blocks climbed 33,201 places. Genesis Custom Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 10K+ active installs against 10+ for Media Library Assistant Blocks. Downloads this week: Genesis Custom Blocks 332 and Media Library Assistant Blocks 20.
| Metric | Genesis Custom Blocks | Media Library Assistant Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,966 ▼ 2 | #35,576 ▲ 33201 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 332 | 20 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (21) | no ratings |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.3 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,954 | #35,576 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Sep 2026 |
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 Custom Blocks or Media Library Assistant Blocks?
By active installs, Genesis Custom Blocks: 10K+ sites run it against 10+ for Media Library Assistant Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Genesis Custom Blocks or Media Library Assistant Blocks?
Genesis Custom Blocks, at #1,966 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Media Library Assistant Blocks at #35,576. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Genesis Custom Blocks or Media Library Assistant 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.