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 Midnay Block Suite
Essential Blocks wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Midnay Block Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Not listed |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Midnay Block Suite |
| 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 to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Midnay Block Suite if…
- Sites that need extra Gutenberg blocks
- Agencies building several WordPress sites
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Midnay Block Suite
- Post grid and layouts
- Post ticker
- Slider
- Countdown
- Patterns
- Modular control
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
Midnay Block Suite
- 11 Gutenberg blocks in one plugin
- 14-day free trial
- Unlimited support on every plan
- No free version
- Pricing page does not state the billing period
- Currency label on the pricing page is unclear
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
Midnay Block Suite
StarterStarts here
$49
1 site sites
- Access to all blocks
- Access to built-in patterns
- Unlimited support
Pro
$99
Up to 5 sites sites
- Access to all blocks
- Access to built-in patterns
- Unlimited support
Agencies
$199
Up to 100 sites sites
- Access to all blocks
- Access to built-in patterns
- Unlimited support
Essential Blocks vs Midnay Block Suite questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Midnay Block Suite?
On our comparison Essential Blocks comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Midnay Block Suite?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Midnay Block Suite starts at $49/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Midnay Block Suite cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
A fast, lightweight WordPress plugin with 11 Gutenberg blocks, design patterns, and flexible modular control.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Midnay Block Suite