ElementsKit Lite vs GenerateBlocks
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| Feature | ElementsKit Lite v4.0.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | GenerateBlocks v2.5.0 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 200,000+ |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | October 13, 2026 |
| Editions | ElementsKit Lite · ElementsKit Pro ($) | GenerateBlocks · GenerateBlocks Pro ($) |
| Pros | Header and footer templates in the free edition; Widget builder and dynamic content types; Template library for layouts | Lightweight core blocks for containers, grids and text; Query loop and dynamic content support; Pattern library included free |
| Cons | Many widgets and features are shown as upgrade prompts; Needs Elementor to be active; Template library fetches remote layouts from the vendor | Advanced blocks and conditions need the paid Pro add-on; Pattern library calls the vendor's pattern service; Pro upgrade prompts appear in the admin |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Header and footer template post type, Widget builder post type, Dynamic content post type, Layout template library, Pro widget upgrade prompts in the editor, Deactivation feedback form | Container, grid, headline, button and image blocks, Query loop block, Pattern library, REST endpoints for the editor |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Elementor, WPML | Advanced Custom Fields |
| Other | ElementsKit template library API, Google Fonts | Google Fonts, GenerateBlocks pattern service |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | api.wpmet.com | — |
| Blocks | — | 16 |