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Block Styling Backend

v3.1

by Dennys Dionigi · updated 2 years ago

A simple plugin that tries making Gutenberg's blocks a friendly tool.

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Rank
#41,242
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.5K
1,545 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

Block Styling Backend at a glance

Block Styling Backend is a WordPress plugin by Dennys Dionigi with 10+ active installs, the #41,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 3.1 came out on Jan 19, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 48 plugins tagged “ux”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2022.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

11 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Block Styling Backend Compare series
Downloads over time: 12 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateBlock Styling Backend
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.121416Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#41,242 · down 2,972 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#41,242
Nov 6, 2026#41,791
Nov 5, 2026#43,403
Nov 3, 2026#42,312
Nov 2, 2026#44,432
Nov 1, 2026#47,940
Oct 31, 2026#46,847
Oct 28, 2026#45,059
Oct 27, 2026#38,270

Growth %

Average -1.11% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+3.85%
Nov 5, 2026-7.14%
Nov 4, 2026+7.69%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+18.18%
Nov 1, 2026-8.33%
Oct 31, 2026-7.69%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-18.75%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #45059 → #43403
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

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

  • v3.1100%

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.1
Requires WordPress
5.0.1
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 4, 2022
Last updated
Jan 19, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Block Styling Backend

How many websites use Block Styling Backend?

Block Styling Backend is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Block Styling Backend been downloaded?

1,545 times in total since 2022.

When was Block Styling Backend last updated?

Version 3.1 came out on Jan 19, 2024 (2 years ago).

Is Block Styling Backend compatible with the latest WordPress?

Block Styling Backend’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.

Is Block Styling Backend still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Block Styling Backend have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Block Styling Backend?

The plugins most like Block Styling Backend, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Kadence Blocks (600K+) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+). 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 Styling Backend
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads1.5K
AuthorDennys Dionigi
First releasedOct 4, 2022
Version3.1
Requires WP5.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 19, 2024

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