GutenKit Blocks vs Spectra 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
GutenKit Blocks leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #542, ahead of Spectra Blocks at #640. Over the last 7 days GutenKit Blocks slipped 3 places and Spectra Blocks climbed 22 places. GutenKit Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 80K+ active installs against 60K+ for Spectra Blocks. Downloads this week: Spectra Blocks 20,529 and GutenKit Blocks 6,944. Ratings: GutenKit Blocks 4.5★ from 47 and Spectra Blocks 4.6★ from 53 reviews.
| Metric | GutenKit Blocks | Spectra Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #542 ▼ 3 | #640 ▲ 22 |
| Active installs | 80K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 6,944 | 20,529 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (47) | 4.6★ (53) |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.4 | 1.0.12 |
| Best rank on record | #539 | #640 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2024 | Jul 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 5 | 3 |
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, GutenKit Blocks or Spectra Blocks?
By active installs, GutenKit Blocks: 80K+ sites run it against 60K+ for Spectra Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GutenKit Blocks or Spectra Blocks?
GutenKit Blocks, at #542 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Spectra Blocks at #640. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are GutenKit Blocks or Spectra 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.