Overlapping Images Block
v1.0.0by Peter Steele · updated 3 years ago
Shows decoratively overlapping image and text content.
- Rank
- #23,288
- Down283 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,801 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Overlapping Images Block at a glance
Overlapping Images Block is a WordPress plugin by Peter Steele with 30+ active installs, the #23,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 20, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 95 plugins tagged “layout”, it ranks #33. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Overlapping Images Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -5.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#23,288 · down 180 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,288 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,005 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,217 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,254 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,296 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,334 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,471 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,377 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,306 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,372 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,340 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,108 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.63% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
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
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Oct 20, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 20, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Overlapping Images Block
How many websites use Overlapping Images Block?
Overlapping Images Block is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,288 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Overlapping Images Block been downloaded?
1,801 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Overlapping Images Block last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 20, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Overlapping Images Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Overlapping Images Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Overlapping Images Block still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Overlapping Images Block have?
No one has reviewed Overlapping Images Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Overlapping Images Block?
The plugins most like Overlapping Images Block, by the tags they share, are Layout Grid Block (200K+), Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (20K+) and Spectra Legacy (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Peter Steele |
| First released | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
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