Content Area Block
v1.0.3by iansvo · updated 4 months ago
Adds a block content area to a site editor template and stores the blocks in a specified meta field. By default, the plugin will add a new meta field …
- Rank
- #40,790
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.3K
- 1,309 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Content Area Block at a glance
Content Area Block is a WordPress plugin by iansvo with 10+ active installs, the #40,790 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 9, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 22 plugins tagged “fse”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats208 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Content Area Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 89 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#40,790 · up 4,892 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,790 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,064 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,849 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,856 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,579 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,353 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,865 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #35,484 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,682 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +15.38% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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- Downloads +60%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 31, 2025
- Last updated
- Jul 9, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Content Area Block
How many websites use Content Area Block?
Content Area Block 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 #40,790 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Content Area Block been downloaded?
1,309 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Content Area Block last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 9, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is Content Area Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Content Area Block still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Content Area Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Content Area Block?
The plugins most like Content Area Block, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Template Kit (400K+) and Otter Blocks (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1.3K |
| Author | iansvo |
| First released | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 9, 2026 |
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