Genesis Blocks
by StudioPress · WordPress.org page · Website
Genesis Blocks has 40,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,799,395 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Genesis Blocks at a glance
Is Genesis Blocks well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Section & Layout Block
- Advanced Columns Block
- Newsletter Block
- Pricing Block
- Post Grid Block
- Container Block
- Testimonial Block
- Inline Notice Block
- Accordion Block
- Share Icons Block
- Call-To-Action Block
- Spacer & Divider Block
Genesis Blocks reviews and ratings
24 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
24 reviews
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3.1.7 textdomain warning on WP 6.8.1 PHP 8.2 and fix
For version 3.1.7, i'm seeing in WP 6.8.1 PHP 8.2.x Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called <strong>incorrectly</strong>. Translation loading for the <code>genesis-page-builder</code> domain was triggered too early warning: My guess is the priority of things are being loaded. If I add a priority 11 to: wp-content/plugins/genesis-page-builder/vendor/genesis/blocks/genesis-blocks.php:33 This makes the warning go away, but the editor throws some errors, so will need to experiment more. However, would be great if the vendor could provide an update to remedy.
johnny861 -
No Support & No Blocks
Sadly, installing this added nothing at all. As in .... nothing. An admin panel with an opportunity to enter the subscription code ..... and that's it. Tried getting support and got an AI chatbot. Not helpful. Finally was able to get a human via chat who asked what our domain was, and didn't see us in some list. I sent screenshots of our products in the backend at their site, and the subscription code entered on our site ..... and he disappeared. can't get a human today. I spent four hours yesterday and today on behalf of my client .... for nothing. I'm advising client to get their money back.
cl1111111111111111111111 -
Getting better but slowly
Current version is nice and we recently used in couple of client sites but We wish they increase development and start adding more features so we can achieve advanced layouts too.
vincentbao -
Installed without consent, bad company
A user installed this plugin on my network without install_plugins capabilities via StudioPress's Genesis theme. Today, I got notified that a security fix had been committed for one of the plugins on my network. I inspected the security fix, and practically, a user was permitted to install this backdoor. No wonder it got 100k+ installs while being a most obscure addition to WordPress. The Genesis theme also installed a couple of Awesome Motive plugins via this, a company that goes against everything WordPress that I wouldn't dare to touch with a 10-foot cable. They do this via genesis_do_onboarding_pack_selection(), which checks for manage_options, not install_plugins or is_super_admin(), allowing anyone to hijack an open WordPress Multisite network. I reported these security issues to them two years ago, but obviously, they still haven't been resolved. They show no care about your website. Moreover, this plugin pollutes the global namespace with functions like is_heading() (without a namespace). I don't know who StudioPress is hiring nowadays, but the senior developers are long gone since its merger with WP Engine. Amateurs. You shouldn't have ignored my previous calls, so enjoy this stain on your record.
Sybre Waaijer -
Good but not professional
I like their blocks but when they upgraded from atomic to genesis I had to change all the blocks for each articles. It took me hours
valex83 -
Impressed
I'm so impressed with how smooth and intuitive Genesis Blocks is. Best page builder I've tried. Five stars!
peterhann
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Details
A collection of content blocks, sections, & full-page layouts for the block editor.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- block
- blocks
- editor
- gutenberg
- gutenberg blocks
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- Version
- 3.1.11
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Aug 25, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Genesis Blocks FAQ
What does Genesis Blocks do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Genesis Blocks offers Section & Layout Block, Advanced Columns Block, Newsletter Block, Pricing Block and Post Grid Block.
How many active installs does Genesis Blocks have?
WordPress.org reports 40,000+ active installs for Genesis Blocks as of September 7, 2026.
Is Genesis Blocks still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Genesis Blocks have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Genesis Blocks are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Genesis Blocks free?
Genesis Blocks is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.