# ACE HTML Block

> ACE HTML Block has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ACE HTML Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Registers a raw html block which uses the ACE Editor. Features include syntax highligting, line numbers, indentation, and HTML validation.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,544
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+22.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** willdelphia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/willdelphia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ace-html-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ace-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ace-editor/) | #2 | 3 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [html block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-block/) | #1 | 3 |
| [raw html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/raw-html/) | #2 | 3 |
| [syntax highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlighting/) | #8 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ace-editor | #47 | 73 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| html block | >100 | 5,679 |
| raw html | >100 | 1,367 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 | 350 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HTML Post Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-post-editor-new/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | May 13, 2015 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [Acelerator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acelerator/) | <10 | — | May 18, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACE HTML Block free?
Yes. ACE HTML Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ACE HTML Block safe to use in 2026?
ACE HTML Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ACE HTML Block?
ACE HTML Block is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,544 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ACE HTML Block work with WordPress 7.1?
ACE HTML Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ACE HTML Block need?
ACE HTML Block requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ACE HTML Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 6, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes ACE HTML Block?
ACE HTML Block is developed and maintained by willdelphia.

### What are the best alternatives to ACE HTML Block?
The most popular alternatives to ACE HTML Block are HTML Post Editor (100+ installs) and Acelerator (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ace-html-block/ · Generated 2026-10-05 10:34 UTC by PageForge