DL Block
v1.0.1by cy8s · updated 6 years ago
Adds block for description list (or definition list) <DL> content
- Rank
- #43,393
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.4K
- 19,415 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DL Block at a glance
DL Block is a WordPress plugin by cy8s with 10+ active installs, the #43,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 30, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 2 plugins tagged “definition-list”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats143 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DL Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#43,393 · down 5,249 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,393 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,415 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,263 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,617 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,056 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,674 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,465 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,144 |
Growth %
Average -1.29% 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 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #38144 → #45415Downloads +20%
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.39
- First released
- Sep 30, 2020
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DL Block
How many websites use DL Block?
DL 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 #43,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DL Block been downloaded?
19,415 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was DL Block last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 30, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is DL Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
DL Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 DL Block still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DL Block have?
No one has reviewed DL Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to DL Block?
The plugins most like DL Block, by the tags they share, are Description List Block (400+), Heroic Glossary (3K+) and Shipping Method Description for WooCommerce (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 19.4K |
| Author | cy8s |
| First released | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.39 |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2020 |
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