Post Format Block
v0.1.1by Aaron Jorbin · updated 5 years ago
Adds a Post Format Block as a variation of the core/post-terms block.
- Rank
- #46,620
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,823 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Format Block at a glance
Post Format Block is a WordPress plugin by Aaron Jorbin with 10+ active installs, the #46,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.1 came out on Nov 3, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.0. Among the 14 plugins tagged “post formats”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Format Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -29.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#46,620 · down 12,131 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,620 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,670 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,907 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,725 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,808 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,006 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,753 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,489 |
Growth %
Average -2.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Nov 3, 2021
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Format Block
How many websites use Post Format Block?
Post Format 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 #46,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Format Block been downloaded?
1,823 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Format Block last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Nov 3, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Post Format Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Format Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.0, 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 Post Format Block still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Format Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Format Block?
The plugins most like Post Format Block, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Otter Blocks (300K+) and Layout Grid Block (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | Aaron Jorbin |
| First released | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
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