BetterBlocks
v1.0.20by THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast · updated 2 months ago
Handy improvements for the Wordpress block editor interface such as post type support, hiding blocks, adjustable sidebar, and more.
- Rank
- #14,567
- Down43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 146
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,709 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BetterBlocks at a glance
BetterBlocks is a WordPress plugin by THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast with 100+ active installs, the #14,567 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.20 came out on Aug 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 13 plugins tagged “optimisation”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats143 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BetterBlocks |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 146 · -6.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 147 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 156 |
Rank over time
#14,567 · up 58 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,567 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,524 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,458 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,516 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,510 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,522 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,522 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,492 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,548 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,684 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,538 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,638 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,625 |
Growth %
Average -0.55% 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 | -0.68% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.05% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14538 → #14458Downloads +10%
- 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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.20
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 3, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BetterBlocks
How many websites use BetterBlocks?
BetterBlocks is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,567 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BetterBlocks been downloaded?
1,709 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was BetterBlocks last updated?
Version 1.0.20 came out on Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is BetterBlocks compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is BetterBlocks still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BetterBlocks have?
No one has reviewed BetterBlocks on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to BetterBlocks?
The plugins most like BetterBlocks, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 146 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast |
| First released | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.20 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
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