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Block Navigation

v4.1.1

by Alvaro · updated 4 years ago

Block Navigation sidebar panel for the new Block editor.

Rank
#3,897
Up9 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,410
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
63.2K
63,160 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
33 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +20% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~26d

Block Navigation at a glance

Block Navigation is a WordPress plugin by Alvaro with 3K+ active installs, the #3,897 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Version 4.1.1 came out on May 19, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 158 plugins tagged “drag-and-drop”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2018.

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

199 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Block Navigation Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.51015Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateBlock Navigation
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615
Oct 26, 202616
Oct 25, 202613
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202612
Oct 22, 20268
Oct 21, 20269
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 19, 202615
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 202611
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,406 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.4K3.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,406
Nov 7, 20263,399
Nov 5, 20263,412
Nov 4, 20263,407
Nov 3, 20263,405
Nov 2, 20263,398
Nov 1, 20263,409
Oct 31, 20263,405
Oct 30, 20263,416
Oct 29, 20263,409
Oct 28, 20263,412
Oct 27, 20263,413

Rank over time

#3,897 · down 13 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.9K#3.9KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,897
Nov 7, 2026#3,906
Nov 6, 2026#3,900
Nov 5, 2026#3,892
Nov 4, 2026#3,895
Nov 3, 2026#3,897
Nov 2, 2026#3,902
Nov 1, 2026#3,892
Oct 31, 2026#3,898
Oct 30, 2026#3,890
Oct 29, 2026#3,901
Oct 28, 2026#3,907
Oct 27, 2026#3,905
Oct 16, 2026#3,884

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+0.21%
Nov 7, 2026-0.19%
Nov 5, 2026+0.15%
Nov 4, 2026+0.06%
Nov 3, 2026+0.21%
Nov 2, 2026-0.32%
Nov 1, 2026+0.12%
Oct 31, 2026-0.32%
Oct 30, 2026+0.20%
Oct 29, 2026-0.09%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3907 → #3892
    • Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18

Versions in use

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

  • v4.196%
  • Other4.0%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★33 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.1.1
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
6.0.18
Requires PHP
7.1
First released
Nov 1, 2018
Last updated
May 19, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Block Navigation

How many websites use Block Navigation?

Block Navigation is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,897 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Block Navigation been downloaded?

63,160 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Block Navigation last updated?

Version 4.1.1 came out on May 19, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release

Is Block Navigation compatible with the latest WordPress?

Block Navigation’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Block Navigation have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Block Navigation. See its security record

Is Block Navigation still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Block Navigation have?

5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Block Navigation?

The plugins most like Block Navigation, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Kadence Blocks (600K+) and Getwid (50K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

33 reviews

  • 5 stars: 33 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≈ 3,410
Reported installs3K+
Rating5.0
Reviews33
Total downloads63.2K
AuthorAlvaro
First releasedNov 1, 2018
Version4.1.1
Requires WP5.8
Requires PHP7.1
Last updatedMay 19, 2022

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