Shortcode to Blocks
v1.0.4by Jonathan Hawkins · updated 2 months ago
Convert WPBakery Page Builder shortcodes to native Gutenberg blocks, one page at a time.
- Rank
- #24,398
- Down80 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 742
- 742 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode to Blocks at a glance
Shortcode to Blocks is a WordPress plugin by Jonathan Hawkins with 30+ active installs, the #24,398 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 100 plugins tagged “converter”, it ranks #27. 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 stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode to Blocks |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,398 · up 461 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,398 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,318 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,272 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,106 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,406 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,599 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,868 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,885 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,859 |
Growth %
Average +0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24885 → #24106
- 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%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 12, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode to Blocks
How many websites use Shortcode to Blocks?
Shortcode to Blocks 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 #24,398 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode to Blocks been downloaded?
742 times in total since 2026.
When was Shortcode to Blocks last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Shortcode to Blocks compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Shortcode to Blocks still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode to Blocks have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode to Blocks?
The plugins most like Shortcode to Blocks, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Redirect (10K+), Custom Icons for Elementor and WPBakery (10K+) and Spectra Legacy (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 742 |
| Author | Jonathan Hawkins |
| First released | May 12, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
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