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Best WordPress Plugins for Block-Editor

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Block-editor

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for block-editor comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. Classic Editor Best overall 95/100
  2. 2. Advanced Editor Tools 93/100
  3. 3. Starter Templates 93/100
  4. 4. Disable Gutenberg 93/100
  5. 5. Gutenberg Essential Blocks 91/100
  6. 6. Ultimate Blocks 89/100
  7. 7. Shortcodes Ultimate 87/100
  8. 8. GutenKit 87/100
  9. 9. Spectra Blocks 87/100
  10. 10. Gutenverse 87/100
  11. 11. Twentig Supercharged Block Editor 87/100
  12. 12. PublishPress Blocks 86/100
  13. 13. Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block 85/100
  14. 14. Classic Editor and Classic Widgets 85/100
  15. 15. Nexter Blocks 85/100
1 Classic Editor
Best overall Free by WordPress.org

Classic Editor

Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.

4.9★
from 1,246 ratings
8M+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
95

WPScore

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3 Starter Templates
Free by Brainstorm Force

Starter Templates

The growing library of 300+ ready-to-use templates that work with all WordPress themes including Astra, Hello, OceanWP, GeneratePress and more

4.9★
from 4,745 ratings
1M+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
93

WPScore

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4 Disable Gutenberg
Free by Jeff Starr

Disable Gutenberg

Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).

5★
from 733 ratings
500k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
93

WPScore

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5 Gutenberg Essential Blocks
Free by WPDeveloper

Gutenberg Essential Blocks

Gutenberg block editor with AI. 70+ Gutenberg blocks, patterns, WooCommerce blocks, post grid, gallery, menu with Gutenberg block library.

4.9★
from 213 ratings
200k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
91

WPScore

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6 Ultimate Blocks
Free by Ultimate Blocks

Ultimate Blocks

Create Better Content With The Block Editor. Custom Blocks for Bloggers and Content Marketers.

4.9★
from 729 ratings
50k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
89

WPScore

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7 Shortcodes Ultimate
Free by Vova

Shortcodes Ultimate

Add 50+ shortcodes with live preview for tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders and boxes. Works in Block Editor and Classic Editor.

4.9★
from 5,924 ratings
400k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
87

WPScore

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8 GutenKit
Free by Ataur R

GutenKit

GutenKit – Ultimate no-code Gutenberg blocks to design stunning web pages and visually stunning posts in WordPress block editor.

4.5★
from 46 ratings
80k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
87

WPScore

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9 Spectra Blocks
Free by Brainstorm Force

Spectra Blocks

Build a full website with AI, then edit every block natively in Gutenberg. No new editor to learn, no lock-in.

4.6★
from 23 ratings
30k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
87

WPScore

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10 Gutenverse
Free by Jegstudio

Gutenverse

WordPress blocks, page builder, and website builder for the Block Editor and Site Editor with templates, popups, and block themes.

4.9★
from 190 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
87

WPScore

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12 PublishPress Blocks
Free by PublishPress

PublishPress Blocks

PublishPress Blocks is your complete solution for the WordPress block editor. You can control block permissions, styles, visibility, usage and more.

4.7★
from 204 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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15 Nexter Blocks
Free by POSIMYTH

Nexter Blocks

90+ Gutenberg Blocks & AI Website Builder with 1000+ Templates. Complete Page Builder, Popup Builder, Mega Menu, Form Builder & More. No Code.

4.8★
from 90 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
85

WPScore

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