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 PostX
PostX 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 | PostX |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $39/year | $34/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 60% off |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | WPXPO |
| 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
Choose PostX if…
- Blogs and news sites built in the WordPress block editor
- Magazine-style post grids and sliders
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
PostX
- Post Block
- Slider Block
- Search Block
- List Block
- Tab Block
- News Ticker Block
- Row/Column Block
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
PostX
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Eight post display blocks, including grids, sliders, and a news ticker
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Lifetime plans are available
- Lifetime plans cost 112 to 199, compared with 34 to 82 for one year
- Yearly plans include one year of updates and support only
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
PostX
1 SiteStarts here
$34/year
1 site
- 1 year updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
Unlimited Sites
$82/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
1 Site Lifetime
$112 lifetime
1 site
- Lifetime updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
Essential Blocks vs PostX questions
Is Essential Blocks better than PostX?
On our comparison PostX comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or PostX?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and PostX starts at $34/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or PostX cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. PostX was 60% off last year.
Both products
PostX is a post grid plugin for WordPress that allows users to create beautiful news, magazine, and blog websites using customizable layouts.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $34/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for PostX