# Custom Content Blocks

> Custom Content Blocks has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Content Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The plugin adds several custom blocks for the WordPress editor Gutenberg**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,539
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+102.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.08
- **Last updated:** Jan 25, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** alexlundin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexlundin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/asl-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [blocks editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks-editor/) | #2 | 3 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,302 |
| [gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-blocks/) | >100 | 181 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks editor | >100 | 9,885 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,897 |
| gutenberg blocks | >100 | 6,715 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Content Blocks free?
Yes. Custom Content Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Content Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Custom Content Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Content Blocks?
Custom Content Blocks is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,539 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Content Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Content Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Content Blocks need?
Custom Content Blocks requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Content Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.08, was released on January 25, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Content Blocks?
Custom Content Blocks is developed and maintained by alexlundin.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Content Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Content Blocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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