Custom Content Blocks
v0.2.08by alexlundin · updated 3 years ago
The plugin adds several custom blocks for the WordPress editor Gutenberg
- Rank
- #31,396
- Up31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,617 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Content Blocks at a glance
Custom Content Blocks is a WordPress plugin by alexlundin with 10+ active installs, the #31,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2.08 came out on Jan 25, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 3 plugins tagged “blocks editor”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Content Blocks |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#31,396 · down 337 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,396 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,427 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,410 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,914 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,221 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,038 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,837 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,863 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,059 |
Growth %
Average -0.98% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #30863 → #31410
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.08
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jul 26, 2021
- Last updated
- Jan 25, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Content Blocks
How many websites use Custom Content Blocks?
Custom Content Blocks is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #31,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Content Blocks been downloaded?
2,617 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Content Blocks last updated?
Version 0.2.08 came out on Jan 25, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Custom Content Blocks compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Content Blocks’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Custom Content Blocks still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Content Blocks have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Content Blocks?
The plugins most like Custom Content Blocks, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Genesis Blocks (40K+) and Snow Monkey Blocks (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | alexlundin |
| First released | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Version | 0.2.08 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jan 25, 2023 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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