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Essential Blocks vs Ultimate Blocks

Ultimate Blocks wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEssential BlocksUltimate Blocks
Our score8.7/108.8/10 (better)
Starts at$39/year$39/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs100K+ (better)50K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorEssential BlocksUltimate Blocks
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Essential Blocks if…

  • Sites built with the WordPress block editor
  • Agencies building client sites on Gutenberg
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Choose Ultimate Blocks if…

  • Bloggers adding structured content blocks
  • Freelancers and agencies on the block editor
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Features

Essential Blocks

  • 70+ advanced blocks
  • Ready templates
  • WooCommerce blocks
  • Global block styling
  • Modular control
  • Dynamic tags and ACF support
  • WPML compatibility

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free block library
  • Review and HowTo schema
  • Post grid and content filter
  • Pro blocks
  • Animation and visibility 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

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free version on WordPress.org with a large block set
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on every Pro plan
  • Lifetime option with one payment on the Starter and Pro plans
  • Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks need Pro
  • The free version has no free trial, according to the vendor FAQ

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • Pro-only Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks
    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Pro

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited websites
    • Pro-only blocks and extensions
    • 1 year of updates

  • Starter Lifetime

    $99 once

    1 site

    • Lifetime updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • Pro-only blocks

Essential Blocks vs Ultimate Blocks questions

Is Essential Blocks better than Ultimate Blocks?

On our comparison Ultimate Blocks comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Ultimate Blocks?

Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Ultimate Blocks starts at $39/year.

Can I get Essential Blocks or Ultimate Blocks cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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