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Block Control

v2.0.1

by epiphyt · updated 2 months ago

Block Control allows you to take control of all the blocks on your website. Tailor a unique experience for your visitors.

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Rank
#17,502
Up112 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 86
80+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.4K
7,448 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -7.7% (30d)·Toward 70+ · ETA unknown

Block Control at a glance

Block Control is a WordPress plugin by epiphyt with 80+ active installs, the #17,502 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 8% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Sep 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 43 plugins tagged “conditional”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

119 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Block Control Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateBlock Control
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20268
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 202611
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20266
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 86 · -1.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.858687Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202686
Nov 7, 202686
Nov 5, 202686
Nov 4, 202686
Nov 3, 202686
Nov 2, 202686
Nov 1, 202685
Oct 31, 202685
Oct 30, 202685
Oct 29, 202685
Oct 28, 202686
Oct 27, 202687

Rank over time

#17,502 · up 74 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#17.5K#17.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#17,502
Nov 6, 2026#17,614
Nov 5, 2026#17,554
Nov 4, 2026#17,542
Nov 3, 2026#17,554
Nov 2, 2026#17,551
Nov 1, 2026#17,676
Oct 31, 2026#17,615
Oct 30, 2026#17,656
Oct 29, 2026#17,685
Oct 28, 2026#17,570
Oct 27, 2026#17,576

Growth %

Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+1.18%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-1.16%
Oct 28, 2026-1.15%

Active installs band

80+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.80Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202680+
Nov 7, 202680+
Nov 6, 202680+
Nov 5, 202680+
Nov 4, 202680+
Nov 3, 202680+
Nov 2, 202680+
Nov 1, 202680+
Oct 31, 202680+
Oct 30, 202680+
Oct 29, 202680+
Oct 28, 202680+
Oct 27, 202680+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #17570 → #17554
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

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

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.1
Requires WordPress
6.8
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
8.0
First released
Aug 27, 2019
Last updated
Sep 5, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Block Control

How many websites use Block Control?

Block Control is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,502 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Block Control been downloaded?

7,448 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats

When was Block Control last updated?

Version 2.0.1 came out on Sep 5, 2026 (2 months ago).

Is Block Control compatible with the latest WordPress?

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

Is Block Control 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 Block Control have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Block Control?

The plugins most like Block Control, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+) and Ultimate Blocks (50K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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Block Control
Estimated installs≈ 86
Reported installs80+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads7.4K
Authorepiphyt
First releasedAug 27, 2019
Version2.0.1
Requires WP6.8
Requires PHP8.0
Last updatedSep 5, 2026

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