HTML5 Semantic Elements
v1.0.2by niw2cp · updated 1 year ago
Adds HTML5 and semantic elements as blocks in the Gutenberg editor.
- Rank
- #48,376
- Down10,377 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 457
- 457 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML5 Semantic Elements at a glance
HTML5 Semantic Elements is a WordPress plugin by niw2cp with 10+ active installs, the #48,376 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 30, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 6 plugins tagged “aside”, it ranks #5. 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 stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML5 Semantic Elements |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#48,376 · down 10,026 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,376 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,999 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,482 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,329 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,433 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,968 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,873 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #36,013 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,359 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,350 |
Growth %
Average -2.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
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 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 30, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML5 Semantic Elements
How many websites use HTML5 Semantic Elements?
HTML5 Semantic Elements 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 #48,376 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML5 Semantic Elements been downloaded?
457 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was HTML5 Semantic Elements last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 30, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is HTML5 Semantic Elements compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML5 Semantic Elements’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 HTML5 Semantic Elements still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTML5 Semantic Elements have?
No one has reviewed HTML5 Semantic Elements on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Semantic Elements?
The plugins most like HTML5 Semantic Elements, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Content Views (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 457 |
| Author | niw2cp |
| First released | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
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