Form Block vs MRW Simplified Editor — WordPress

Form Block vs MRW Simplified Editor

Name: Form Block
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Form Block

5.0·4reviews·200+installs

wordpress

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Form Block	MRW Simplified Editor
Tagline	—	—
Description	2035 / 5000 chars41% used	2297 / 5000 chars46% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	epiphyt	mrwweb
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Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

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At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Form Block and MRW Simplified Editor
Metric	Form Block	MRW Simplified Editor
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	4	4
Active installs	200+	100+
Free plan	—	—

Keyword	Form Block	MRW Simplified Editor
custom form	#131	Not ranked
form	#148	Not ranked
contact form	#235	Not ranked
faq	Not ranked	#297

5. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Form Block

WordPress offers several (contact) form plugins, but most of them are not up-to-date anymore when it comes to creating forms. Form Block tackles this problem by utilizing the block editor’s power. It enables you to create a form effortlessly within the block editor itself, which makes the process of creating a form much more enjoyable and similar to creating other types of blocks. This innovative approach to form creation ensures that Form Block stands out from other WordPress form plugins. Note: This plugins requires the PHP extension “Document Object Model” (php-dom). Features Fully support of the block editor Built with accessibility in mind Create forms with an unlimited number of fields Select from a wide variety of field types Use a predefined form or start from scratch Store form submissions in the WordPress backend Integrated honeypot for spam protection Integrated knowledge base for field types Client-side and server-side validation Getting started Add the “Form Block” block anywhere you want to enable a form in your block editor. Select a predefined form or start from scratch. Add/Edit/Remove fields to your form as you like. You can select from input, select and textarea fields. After submission, the form data will be sent to the email address you have set in the settings. Coming soon There is much more planned for Form Block. Here is a small selection of features that are coming soon: Antispam Bee integration Custom date picker More customization options Pro version There is also a Pro version of Form Block available. It offers additional features, such as: Extended server-side validation Custom recipient(s) for each form Custom form action Upload via drag and drop Field dependencies Multi-step forms with sections Advanced functionality for accessibility You can find more information at https://formblock.pro/en/. Contribution Feel free to contribute. The code is available at GitHub. Documentation You can find the documentation for Form Block at docs.epiph.yt.

Top keywords

form19×5.90%
block11×3.42%
form block6×1.86%
block editor4×1.24%
editor4×1.24%
select4×1.24%
creating3×0.93%
custom3×0.93%
field3×0.93%
fields3×0.93%
forms3×0.93%
pro3×0.93%

MRW Simplified Editor

Help your site’s editors create semantic content and style it with the theme for consistent formatting and portable content. This plugin removes blocks and other styling options to help editors focus. I built this plugin for use on client sites. I hope you’ll find it useful! This is an opinionated plugin. Read an in-depth reasoning behind the decisions made by this plugin in the post “A WordPress Formatting Manifesto.” If you find it compelling, then you’ll probably like this plugin! Contribute on Github. Block Editor Features This plugin greatly simplifies the block editor by hiding a significant number of blocks, block settings, and other editor-facing features. The plugin is regularly updated following major WordPress version updates. Filters are provided for developers to adjust what is hidden (including making it easier to hide additional blocks). Infrequently Used Core Blocks such as Verse, Table, Audio, Video, etc., and all Query- and Site-related blocks when using the Post editor. See FAQ for full list of hidden blocks. All Core Block Styles and the “Default style” feature Some Block Editor Settings: Drop Cap, Text-indent, Heading 1, Heading 5, Heading 6, font sizing by pixel, open links in new tabs (mostly hidden), duotone, text styles like line-height and letter spacing, inline formats including Highlight and Inline Image, etc. Default color, gradient, and duotone settings (Custom theme palettes/settings are never hidden) Core Block Patterns (WP 5.5+) Block Directory (WP 5.5+) Infrequently Used Jetpack Blocks – See FAQ for full list of hidden blocks. “Upload” and “Insert from URL” image options to encourage use of Media Library The plugin also improves the editor by: Increasing prominence of contrast errors Styling “Save draft” as a button Classic Editor / Classic Block Features Reduces editor to a single row of buttons: “Styleselect” (Headings 2-4 and Blockquote as well as Strikethrough, Subscript, Superscript, Preformatted, and Code), Bold, Italic, Add/Edit Link, Break Link, Horizontal Rule, Paste as Plain Text, Remove Styles, Special Characters, Undo, Redo, Help, Distraction Free Mode. Note on WordPress version Support Due to frequent changes to the block editor, features are only guaranteed for the latest version of WordPress.

Top keywords

block9×2.53%
blocks8×2.25%
editor8×2.25%
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Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Form Block or MRW Simplified Editor?

Form Block (5.0★, 4 reviews) and MRW Simplified Editor (5.0★, 4 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Form Block or MRW Simplified Editor?

AppRanks cannot recommend one over the other from published marketplace data: the WordPress Plugin Directory does not expose a rating or review base that separates them. Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown, and compare against your own requirements rather than a headline number.

Which is faster to set up, Form Block or MRW Simplified Editor?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly, and the WordPress Plugin Directory publishes no review base that would let us infer it for these two — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Form Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). MRW Simplified Editor typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Form Block and MRW Simplified Editor?

Migration support varies by app and category. Form Block and MRW Simplified Editor both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from MRW Simplified Editor" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Form Block vs MRW Simplified Editor

Form Block

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

MRW Simplified Editor

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Search rankings

4. Activity in the last 90 days

Form Block · 3 changes

MRW Simplified Editor · 1 changes

5. App details

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Should I choose Form Block or MRW Simplified Editor?

Which is faster to set up, Form Block or MRW Simplified Editor?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Form Block and MRW Simplified Editor?

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