TinyMCE VisualBlocks
v1.0.5by Ryujiro Yamamoto · updated 8 years ago
View VisualBlocks in WordPress Visual Editor.
- Rank
- #7,307
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 862
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 25.7K
- 25,731 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE VisualBlocks at a glance
TinyMCE VisualBlocks is a WordPress plugin by Ryujiro Yamamoto with 800+ active installs, the #7,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 28% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 2, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “tinymce editor”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats342 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE VisualBlocks |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 862 · -2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 862 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 863 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 863 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 863 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 863 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 864 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 866 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 868 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 868 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 869 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 867 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 886 |
Rank over time
#7,307 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,307 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,305 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,306 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,301 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,299 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,295 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,290 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,277 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,263 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,265 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,285 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,291 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,286 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.14% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7291 → #7301Downloads +8.3%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 17, 2014
- Last updated
- Feb 2, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE VisualBlocks
How many websites use TinyMCE VisualBlocks?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE VisualBlocks been downloaded?
25,731 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE VisualBlocks last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is TinyMCE VisualBlocks compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 TinyMCE VisualBlocks still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE VisualBlocks have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE VisualBlocks?
The plugins most like TinyMCE VisualBlocks, by the tags they share, are tinyWYM Editor (1K+), f(x) Editor (1K+) and Manage TinyMCE Editor (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 862 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 25.7K |
| Author | Ryujiro Yamamoto |
| First released | Sep 17, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2018 |
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