Hero Section for Block Editor
v1.0.0by shimiplug · updated 22 days ago
Create responsive and customizable hero sections using the WordPress block editor.
- Rank
- #29,983
- Down143 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 658
- 658 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hero Section for Block Editor at a glance
Hero Section for Block Editor is a WordPress plugin by shimiplug with 10+ active installs, the #29,983 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “hero section”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hero Section for Block Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,983 · up 559 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,983 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,840 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,483 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,015 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,615 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,747 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,705 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,619 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,542 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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 #30619 → #30145
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
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
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Feb 15, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hero Section for Block Editor
How many websites use Hero Section for Block Editor?
Hero Section for Block Editor 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 #29,983 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hero Section for Block Editor been downloaded?
658 times in total since 2026.
When was Hero Section for Block Editor last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Hero Section for Block Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Hero Section for Block Editor still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hero Section for Block Editor have?
No one has reviewed Hero Section for Block Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hero Section for Block Editor?
The plugins most like Hero Section for Block Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 658 |
| Author | shimiplug |
| First released | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 |
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