Useful Blocks vs VK Block Patterns
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
VK Block Patterns leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #370, ahead of Useful Blocks at #1,399. Over the last 7 days VK Block Patterns climbed 1 place and Useful Blocks slipped 2 places. VK Block Patterns has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 100K+ active installs against 20K+ for Useful Blocks. Downloads this week: VK Block Patterns 2,453 and Useful Blocks 386. Ratings: Useful Blocks 5★ from 1 and VK Block Patterns 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Useful Blocks | VK Block Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,399 ▼ 2 | #370 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 386 | 2,453 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (2) |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.1 | 1.39.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,391 | #369 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 |
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, Useful Blocks or VK Block Patterns?
By active installs, VK Block Patterns: 100K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Useful Blocks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Useful Blocks or VK Block Patterns?
VK Block Patterns, at #370 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Useful Blocks at #1,399. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Useful Blocks or VK Block Patterns 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.