Block Navigation
v4.1.1by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats199 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Block Navigation |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,406 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,406 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,399 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,412 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,407 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,405 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,398 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,409 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,405 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,416 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,409 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,412 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,413 |
Rank over time
#3,897 · down 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- 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
- …
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 reviewsReview 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 installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 33 |
| Total downloads | 63.2K |
| Author | Alvaro |
| First released | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Version | 4.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 |
| Last updated | May 19, 2022 |
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