Blocks Everywhere
v1.23.1by Automattic · updated 26 days ago
Puts the Gutenberg block editor everywhere it can - bbPress, comments, and BuddyPress.
- Rank
- #21,164
- Up24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 52
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.2K
- 7,209 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Blocks Everywhere at a glance
Blocks Everywhere is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 50+ active installs, the #21,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.23.1 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 194 plugins tagged “bbPress”, it ranks #76. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats474 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Blocks Everywhere |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 52 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,164 · up 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,188 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,218 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,152 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,113 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,110 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,136 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,201 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,113 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,183 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21168 → #21152Downloads +6.3%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2357%
- v1.2143%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.23.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 8, 2022
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Blocks Everywhere
How many websites use Blocks Everywhere?
Blocks Everywhere is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Blocks Everywhere been downloaded?
7,209 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Blocks Everywhere last updated?
Version 1.23.1 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Blocks Everywhere compatible with the latest WordPress?
Blocks Everywhere’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Blocks Everywhere still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Blocks Everywhere have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Blocks Everywhere?
The plugins most like Blocks Everywhere, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Disable Comments (1M+) and Kadence Blocks (600K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 52 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.2K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Version | 1.23.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
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