Head-to-head · October 2026
Mobal vs PlexBlocks
PlexBlocks comes out ahead, winning 5 of 5 head-to-head checks against Mobal.
Mobal – Business Hours & Open Status
Business hours the way visitors expect them: a clean weekly schedule, upcoming holiday or exception hours…
PlexBlocks
PlexBlocks Business Hours for Block Editor gives you a simple, elegant way to showcase weekly opening hours…
| Metric | Mobal | PlexBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 80+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 83 | 989 |
| Download trend | -33.6% | -3.5% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 60/100 | 64/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
MobalPlexBlocks
Choose Mobal if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose PlexBlocks if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: business hours Opening Hours
FAQ
Mobal vs PlexBlocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Which is better, Mobal or PlexBlocks?
PlexBlocks comes out ahead, winning 5 of 5 head-to-head checks against Mobal. Choose PlexBlocks if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Mobal more popular than PlexBlocks?
PlexBlocks is the more popular of the two with 80+ active installs, compared with <10 for Mobal.
Can I use Mobal and PlexBlocks together?
Both plugins cover business hours and Opening Hours, 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 Mobal and PlexBlocks 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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