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 Magazine Blocks
Essential Blocks wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Magazine Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.2/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $40/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ (better) | 6K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | BlockArt |
| 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 Magazine Blocks if…
- Bloggers building magazine-style homepages
- Sites that use the WordPress block editor
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Magazine Blocks
- Magazine post blocks
- Free core plugin
- Premium blocks
- Block templates
- Updates and 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
Magazine Blocks
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Lifetime option for one site at 129 USD
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited-site plan costs 99 USD per year
- Renewals are charged at full price after introductory pricing
- Pricing page shows 8 user reviews, so the rating sample is small
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
Magazine Blocks
Single siteStarts here
$40/year
1 site
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Block templates
- Priority support
Unlimited sites
$99/year
Unlimited sites
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Block templates
- Priority support
Single site lifetime
$129 lifetime
1 site
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Basic updates
- Priority support
Essential Blocks vs Magazine Blocks questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Magazine Blocks?
On our comparison Essential Blocks comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Magazine Blocks?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Magazine Blocks starts at $40/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Magazine Blocks cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Free WordPress Gutenberg Page Builder Plugins by WPBlockArt
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $40/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Magazine Blocks