Block Data Attribute
v2.1.0by Mahdi Yazdani · updated 5 months ago
Add custom HTML data attributes to core WordPress blocks directly from the block editor sidebar — no coding required.
- Rank
- #10,497
- Down32 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 344
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,294 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Block Data Attribute at a glance
Block Data Attribute is a WordPress plugin by Mahdi Yazdani with 300+ active installs, the #10,497 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Jun 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “block settings”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats209 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Block Data Attribute |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 344 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 344 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 345 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 343 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 345 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 346 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 344 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 345 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 346 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 347 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 348 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 348 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 359 |
Rank over time
#10,497 · down 68 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,497 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,465 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,479 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,509 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,462 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,459 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,478 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,455 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,448 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,412 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,414 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,428 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,429 |
Growth %
Average -0.36% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.06% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10428 → #10509Downloads +7.7%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.163%
- v2.030%
- v1.06.9%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 10, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Block Data Attribute
How many websites use Block Data Attribute?
Block Data Attribute is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,497 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Block Data Attribute been downloaded?
7,294 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Block Data Attribute last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Jun 10, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Block Data Attribute compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Block Data Attribute still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Block Data Attribute have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Block Data Attribute?
The plugins most like Block Data Attribute, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 344 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | Mahdi Yazdani |
| First released | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
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