Disable Gutenberg vs Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE
C-300K+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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| Metric | Disable Gutenberg | Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-4 ms | +10 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +29 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +1 ms | +2 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +30 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +1 ms | +-3 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +2 | +32 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Disable Gutenberg | Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 600K+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 5.0/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | C- |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 5.6 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-28 | 2026-02-02 |
| Total Downloads | 10.6M+ | 11.8M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Disable Gutenberg or Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Disable Gutenberg scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Disable Gutenberg or Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE?
Disable Gutenberg is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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