Blocks for Gutenberg
v1.0.0by Kuba Mikita · updated 9 years ago
Custom blocks for Gutenberg editor
- Rank
- #12,968
- Up49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 203
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 5,025 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Blocks for Gutenberg at a glance
Blocks for Gutenberg is a WordPress plugin by Kuba Mikita with 200+ active installs, the #12,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 9, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 618 plugins tagged “editor”, it ranks #147. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats85 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Blocks for Gutenberg |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 203 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 203 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 205 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 204 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 203 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 212 |
Rank over time
#12,968 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,968 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,017 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,000 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,011 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,011 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,040 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,995 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,978 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,952 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,043 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,009 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,017 |
Growth %
Average -0.36% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +20.12% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -17.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +20.83% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.28% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13017 → #13011Installs 200+ → 100+
- Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.0.31
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 9, 2017
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Blocks for Gutenberg
How many websites use Blocks for Gutenberg?
Blocks for Gutenberg is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Blocks for Gutenberg been downloaded?
5,025 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Blocks for Gutenberg last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 9, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Blocks for Gutenberg compatible with the latest WordPress?
Blocks for Gutenberg’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 for Gutenberg still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Blocks for Gutenberg have?
No one has reviewed Blocks for Gutenberg on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Blocks for Gutenberg?
The plugins most like Blocks for Gutenberg, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Genesis Blocks (40K+) and Snow Monkey Editor (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 203 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | Kuba Mikita |
| First released | Dec 9, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2017 |
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