HotBlocks Carousel
v1.0.0by Hot Themes · updated 2 months ago
Carousel slideshows directly from the block editor. Slide transitions with scroll or fade effects.
- Rank
- #42,187
- Up3,387 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 470
- 470 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HotBlocks Carousel at a glance
HotBlocks Carousel is a WordPress plugin by Hot Themes with 10+ active installs, the #42,187 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 185 plugins tagged “gutenberg blocks”, it ranks #123. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HotBlocks Carousel |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#42,187 · up 1,125 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,187 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,574 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,876 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #38,120 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,458 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,055 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,312 |
Growth %
Average +0.74% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 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- 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
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 19, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HotBlocks Carousel
How many websites use HotBlocks Carousel?
HotBlocks Carousel 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 #42,187 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HotBlocks Carousel been downloaded?
470 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was HotBlocks Carousel last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 1, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is HotBlocks Carousel compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is HotBlocks Carousel still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HotBlocks Carousel have?
No one has reviewed HotBlocks Carousel on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HotBlocks Carousel?
The plugins most like HotBlocks Carousel, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Genesis Blocks (40K+) and Snow Monkey Blocks (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 470 |
| Author | Hot Themes |
| First released | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
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