Blocksy vs GeneratePress
Blocksy
creativethemes.com
GeneratePress
generatepress.comSide by side
| Figure | Blocksy | GeneratePress |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | $4.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · WordPress Themes | 9.1 (#1) | 7.5 (#17) |
| Performance | Blocksy describes itself as lightning fast and uses code splitting to load JavaScript behavior when needed. | The maker says the theme has a 7.5 KB page size, makes 2 HTTP requests, and has zero dependencies. |
| Product | Blocksy is a WordPress theme built for the Gutenberg block editor and website customization. | GeneratePress is a free WordPress theme focused on speed and usability, with a premium plugin that extends it. |
| Support | The support page estimates a 24-hour response on weekdays and says most support agents respond within 2–3 hours. | GeneratePress One includes priority email support, while individual product license holders get premium forum support. |
| WooCommerce | The theme includes product quick view, Ajax add-to-cart and four product-gallery styles. | GP Premium includes a WooCommerce add-on with layout, color, and typography options for WooCommerce elements. |
Plans
Blocksy
- FreeFree
- Personal$69 a year
- Business$99 a year
- Agency$149 a year
- Personal$199, paid once
- Business$299, paid once
- Agency$499, paid once
GeneratePress
- GP Premium$59 a year
- GenerateBlocks Pro$99 a year
- GenerateCloud$99 a year
- GeneratePress One$149 a year
In their own words
Blocksy
Blocksy is a WordPress theme for building and customizing sites, with support for the Gutenberg block editor and other page builders. Its live Customizer previews and controls cover colors, typography, layouts, headers, and footers. It also supports Elementor, Brizy, and Beaver Builder, and is designed to adapt to mobile screens. For WooCommerce stores, it provides shop customization controls, with additional shop features available through Pro extensions. Blocksy Companion supplies importable starter sites for supported builders, including Gutenberg and Elementor. Built-in options include Google Analytics, Schema.org markup, and OpenGraph metadata; the Cookies Consent extension can hold Analytics until visitors consent. Free extensions include Cookies Consent and Newsletter Subscribe. Pro extensions include Adobe Fonts, custom code snippets, Custom Fonts, and Local Google Fonts. The maker describes code splitting that loads JavaScript behavior when needed. A free theme is available, with paid plans from $69/yr. Annual licenses need renewal for updates, premium templates, and support; refund requests may be made within 14 days.
GeneratePress
GeneratePress is a WordPress theme focused on speed and usability, with a premium plugin that extends it. The maker describes it as suitable for hobbyists, freelancers, and agencies building WordPress sites. GeneratePress reports a 7.5 KB page size, two HTTP requests, and zero dependencies. GeneratePress Theme Premium and GenerateBlocks Pro can be used together to build theme elements visually in the block editor. The Local Font Library supports uploading fonts or installing them locally from Google Fonts; the maker says optimization can reduce file size by up to 50%. GP Premium adds layout, color, and typography options for WooCommerce elements. The theme is listed as compatible with major page builders, including Beaver Builder and Elementor, and with plugins such as WooCommerce. A free theme is available. GP Premium costs $59 a year; GenerateBlocks Pro and GenerateCloud are each $99 a year, and GeneratePress One costs $149 a year. Individual product license holders get premium forum support, while GeneratePress One includes priority email support and use on up to 500 sites. The pricing page offers a refund within 30 days of purchase.