Essential Blocks For Gutenberg: Ultimate Blocks Library For Gutenberg
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Essential Blocks
Essential Blocks vs Location Weather
Essential Blocks wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Location Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Location Weather |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Essential Blocks if…
- Sites built with the WordPress block editor
- Agencies building client sites on Gutenberg
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Location Weather if…
- Sites that show local weather
- Agencies covering many client sites
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Location Weather
- Weather forecasts
- Air quality
- Free version
- Automatic updates
- Priority support
Pros and cons
Essential Blocks
- Free version is listed on WordPress.org
- Blocks can be switched off individually to keep pages light
- Pro plans cover multiple sites, including 100-site plans
- 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro plans
- Pro blocks need a paid plan and the free plugin must stay active
- Updates and premium support stop when a license expires
- Some WordPress.org support threads report difficulty changing colors across blocks
Location Weather
- Free version available
- Lifetime option from 149 for one site
- 14-day money-back guarantee on every plan
- Pro features need a paid plan
- Plan prices on the pricing page are not labeled with a currency
- No Trustpilot or G2 listing found for the product
Pricing plans
Essential Blocks
StarterStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- 70+ advanced blocks
- 6000+ ready templates
- 1 month of updates and support
Innovator
$112/year
5 sites
- Premium and dynamic blocks
- WooCommerce blocks
- 3 months of updates and support
Visionary
$244/year
100 sites
- All Pro blocks
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- 6 months of updates and support
Location Weather
Single SiteStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- Standard support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
- All Pro features included
Five Sites
$99/year
5 sites
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
- All Pro features included
Unlimited Sites
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
- All Pro features included
Essential Blocks vs Location Weather questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Location Weather?
On our comparison Essential Blocks comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Location Weather?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Location Weather starts at $49/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Location Weather cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Plugin to display real time forecasts in modern weather blocks.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Location Weather