Genesis Custom Blocks vs Bootstrap 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
Bootstrap Blocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,953, ahead of Genesis Custom Blocks at #1,959. Over the last 7 days Bootstrap Blocks climbed 7 places and Genesis Custom Blocks climbed 3 places. Genesis Custom Blocks has the largest install base: 10K+ active installs against 10K+ for Bootstrap Blocks. Ratings: Genesis Custom Blocks 4.5★ from 21 and Bootstrap Blocks 5★ from 28 reviews.
| Metric | Genesis Custom Blocks | Bootstrap Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,959 ▲ 3 | #1,953 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | — |
| Rating | 4.5★ (21) | 5★ (28) |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.3 | 6.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,959 | #1,950 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Mar 2019 |
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, Genesis Custom Blocks or Bootstrap Blocks?
By active installs, Genesis Custom Blocks: 10K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Bootstrap Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Genesis Custom Blocks or Bootstrap Blocks?
Bootstrap Blocks, at #1,953 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Genesis Custom Blocks at #1,959. 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 Bootstrap 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.