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 WPZOOM Themes
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 | WPZOOM Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.2/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Themes |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | WPZOOM Themes |
| 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 WPZOOM Themes if…
- Freelancers building many client sites
- Agencies that want all themes and plugins
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
WPZOOM Themes
- 30 premium themes
- 8 premium plugins
- 1-click demo content importer
- Starter sites
- Unlimited sites
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
WPZOOM Themes
- Unlimited sites on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime option available
- Free themes on WordPress.org
- Downloads, updates and support stop when an annual license lapses
- The products are mainly WordPress themes; plugins are a secondary part of the bundle
- Upgrades from a single purchase are allowed only within 30 days
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
WPZOOM Themes
All Themes PackageStarts here
$99/year
Unlimited sites
- 30 premium themes and 8 premium plugins
- 1 year of support and updates
- Access to future themes
All Access Pass
$139/year
Unlimited sites
- All themes and plugins
- Design MCP for AI coding agents
- 1 year of support and updates
Lifetime All Access Pass
$499 once
Unlimited sites
- All themes and plugins
- Lifetime support and updates
- Access to future themes and plugins
Essential Blocks vs WPZOOM Themes questions
Is Essential Blocks better than WPZOOM Themes?
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 WPZOOM Themes?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and WPZOOM Themes starts at $99/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or WPZOOM Themes cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Premium WordPress Themes by WPZOOM
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPZOOM Themes