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Better Block Editor (BBE)

v1.8.1

by Dream Theme · updated 2 months ago

Better Block Editor (BBE) — responsive layout controls, on-scroll animations, and pre-made site templates for Block Editor.

animationblock-editorpage builderresponsivetemplates
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Rank
#2,813
Up6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 6,390
6K+ reported · High
Total downloads
47.9K
47,857 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
11 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -22.1% (30d)·Toward 5K+ · ETA ~30d

Better Block Editor (BBE) at a glance

Better Block Editor (BBE) is a WordPress plugin by Dream Theme with 6K+ active installs, the #2,813 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 58 times, 22% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.8.1 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 262 plugins tagged “animation”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2025.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.8K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Better Block Editor (BBE) Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.100200Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateBetter Block Editor (BBE)
Nov 4, 202662
Nov 3, 202661
Nov 2, 202654
Nov 1, 202637
Oct 31, 202645
Oct 30, 202653
Oct 29, 202650
Oct 28, 2026146
Oct 27, 2026220
Oct 26, 2026110
Oct 25, 202653
Oct 24, 202637
Oct 23, 202681
Oct 22, 202698
Oct 21, 202661
Oct 20, 2026108
Oct 19, 202674
Oct 18, 202634
Oct 17, 202641
Oct 16, 202653
Oct 15, 202646
Oct 14, 202652
Oct 13, 202647
Oct 12, 202644
Oct 11, 202627
Oct 10, 202637
Oct 9, 202656

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 6,396 · +0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.6.4K6.4K6.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20266,396
Nov 7, 20266,389
Nov 5, 20266,387
Nov 4, 20266,377
Nov 3, 20266,366
Nov 2, 20266,379
Nov 1, 20266,378
Oct 31, 20266,370
Oct 30, 20266,377
Oct 29, 20266,377
Oct 28, 20266,388
Oct 27, 20266,380

Rank over time

#2,813 · up 38 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.8K#2.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,813
Nov 7, 2026#2,819
Nov 6, 2026#2,821
Nov 5, 2026#2,821
Nov 4, 2026#2,826
Nov 3, 2026#2,823
Nov 2, 2026#2,823
Nov 1, 2026#2,820
Oct 31, 2026#2,822
Oct 30, 2026#2,820
Oct 29, 2026#2,823
Oct 28, 2026#2,831
Oct 27, 2026#2,829
Oct 16, 2026#2,851

Growth %

Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.11%
Nov 7, 2026+0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.16%
Nov 4, 2026+0.17%
Nov 3, 2026-0.20%
Nov 2, 2026+0.02%
Nov 1, 2026+0.13%
Oct 31, 2026-0.11%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.17%
Oct 28, 2026+0.13%

Active installs band

6K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.5.8K6K6.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20266K+
Nov 7, 20266K+
Nov 6, 20266K+
Nov 5, 20266K+
Nov 4, 20266K+
Nov 3, 20266K+
Nov 2, 20266K+
Nov 1, 20266K+
Oct 31, 20266K+
Oct 30, 20266K+
Oct 29, 20266K+
Oct 28, 20266K+
Oct 27, 20266K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2831 → #2821
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.857%
  • v1.49.2%
  • v1.07.8%
  • v1.57.0%
  • Other19%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8.1
Requires WordPress
7.1
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Oct 29, 2025
Last updated
Aug 20, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Better Block Editor (BBE)

How many websites use Better Block Editor (BBE)?

Better Block Editor (BBE) is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,813 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Better Block Editor (BBE) been downloaded?

47,857 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 58 times. See download stats

When was Better Block Editor (BBE) last updated?

Version 1.8.1 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is Better Block Editor (BBE) compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Better Block Editor (BBE) have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Better Block Editor (BBE). See its security record

Is Better Block Editor (BBE) still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Better Block Editor (BBE) have?

5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Better Block Editor (BBE)?

The plugins most like Better Block Editor (BBE), by the tags they share, are GutenKit (80K+), Spectra Blocks (70K+) and Greenshift (70K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

11 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 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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Better Block Editor (BBE)
Estimated installs≈ 6,390
Reported installs6K+
Rating5.0
Reviews11
Total downloads47.9K
AuthorDream Theme
First releasedOct 29, 2025
Version1.8.1
Requires WP7.1
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedAug 20, 2026

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