Head-to-head · October 2026
ECS vs Flexa Block
ECS comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flexa Block.
ECS – Ele Custom Skin for Elementor
ECS adds what Elementor doesn’t have — without replacing what it does well.
Flexa Block – Blocks & Page Builder
Flexa Block is a growing collection of modern Gutenberg blocks designed to help you build beautiful WordPress…
| Metric | ECS | Flexa Block |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 37K | 4.4K |
| Download trend | -71.3% | +194.3% |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 117 | 0 |
| Health score | 94/100 | 59/100 |
| Last updated | 2 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Apr 2018 | Jul 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ECSFlexa Block
Choose ECS if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 100K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 117 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 2 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose Flexa Block if…
You care most about download trend.
- Actively developed — last update 6 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 194.3% vs the previous 30 days
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: container
FAQ
ECS vs Flexa Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Which is better, ECS or Flexa Block?
ECS comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flexa Block. Choose ECS if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Flexa Block if you care most about download trend.
Is ECS more popular than Flexa Block?
ECS is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Flexa Block.
Can I use ECS and Flexa Block together?
Both plugins cover container, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are ECS and Flexa Block free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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