Blocksolid
v3.0.3by Peripatus Web Design · updated 2 months ago
An overlay for the block editor to make it easier to use.
- Rank
- #22,523
- Down149 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,463 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Blocksolid at a glance
Blocksolid is a WordPress plugin by Peripatus Web Design with 40+ active installs, the #22,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 3.0.3 came out on Aug 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 81 plugins tagged “classic editor”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats93 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Blocksolid |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 43 · -6.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#22,523 · down 511 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,523 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,374 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,421 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,448 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,391 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,431 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,660 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,374 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,343 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,377 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,262 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,012 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,012 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% 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 | +2.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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 #22012 → #22448
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.071%
- v2.129%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 26, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Blocksolid
How many websites use Blocksolid?
Blocksolid is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Blocksolid been downloaded?
4,463 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Blocksolid last updated?
Version 3.0.3 came out on Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Blocksolid compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Blocksolid still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Blocksolid have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Blocksolid?
The plugins most like Blocksolid, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Classic Editor and Classic Widgets (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 43 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | Peripatus Web Design |
| First released | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Version | 3.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 7.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
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