Automatic Block Inserter
v1.0.10by Lauren @ Small Plugins · updated 2 months ago
This plugin allows you to easily insert blocks into specific post areas as well as above or below specific block types.
- Rank
- #23,036
- Down50 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,298 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Block Inserter at a glance
Automatic Block Inserter is a WordPress plugin by Lauren @ Small Plugins with 30+ active installs, the #23,036 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.10 came out on Aug 31, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 8 plugins tagged “reusable”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Block Inserter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 37 · -11.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#23,036 · down 253 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,036 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,986 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,961 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,907 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,690 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,226 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,924 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,803 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,830 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,783 |
Growth %
Average -1.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -9.76% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -9.76% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22830 → #22907
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
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
- 1.0.10
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.7
- First released
- Feb 11, 2024
- Last updated
- Aug 31, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Block Inserter
How many websites use Automatic Block Inserter?
Automatic Block Inserter is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,036 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Block Inserter been downloaded?
2,298 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Block Inserter last updated?
Version 1.0.10 came out on Aug 31, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Automatic Block Inserter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Automatic Block Inserter still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic Block Inserter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Block Inserter?
The plugins most like Automatic Block Inserter, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Content Views (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 37 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Lauren @ Small Plugins |
| First released | Feb 11, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.10 |
| Requires WP | 5.8.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.7 |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
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