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 Unlimited Elements Blocks Library
Essential Blocks wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Unlimited Elements Blocks Library |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 7.5/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ (better) | 500+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Unlimited Elements |
| 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 Unlimited Elements Blocks Library if…
- Site owners who build pages in the WordPress block editor
- Sites that need forms and post grids without a page builder
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Unlimited Elements Blocks Library
- Free block library
- Post grids and carousels
- Form builder blocks
- WooCommerce blocks
- Marketing blocks
- Pro blocks
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
Unlimited Elements Blocks Library
- Free version with a large set of blocks on WordPress.org
- Free blocks cover forms, post grids and WooCommerce
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Many blocks are marked PRO and need a paid license
- Plan prices for the Blocks Library were not confirmed on the pricing page
- Paid licenses are limited by the number of sites they cover
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
Unlimited Elements Blocks Library
Plans not listed. See Unlimited Elements Blocks Library pricing
Essential Blocks vs Unlimited Elements Blocks Library questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Unlimited Elements Blocks Library?
On our comparison Essential 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 Unlimited Elements Blocks Library?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Unlimited Elements Blocks Library starts at $49/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Unlimited Elements Blocks Library cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Unlimited Elements is the biggest and best elements library now available for both Elementor and WordPress, offering a unique widget library for Elementor and a powerful block library for WordPress.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- $49/year
- Category
- Blocks