ACE HTML Block
v1.0.1by willdelphia · updated 7 years ago
Registers a raw html block which uses the ACE Editor. Features include syntax highligting, line numbers, indentation, and HTML validation.
- Rank
- #22,729
- Up264 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,632 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ACE HTML Block at a glance
ACE HTML Block is a WordPress plugin by willdelphia with 40+ active installs, the #22,729 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 6, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “html block”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ACE HTML Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,729 · down 286 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,729 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,993 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,640 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,754 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,864 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,760 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,518 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,806 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,466 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,443 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +16.7%
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Feb 6, 2019
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ACE HTML Block
How many websites use ACE HTML Block?
ACE HTML Block is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,729 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ACE HTML Block been downloaded?
3,632 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was ACE HTML Block last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 6, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is ACE HTML Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
ACE HTML Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is ACE HTML Block still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ACE HTML Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to ACE HTML Block?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | willdelphia |
| First released | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2019 |
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