Custom Content Blocks
The plugin adds several custom blocks for the WordPress editor Gutenberg
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Content Blocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks editor | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| gutenberg blocks | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Custom Content Blocks
From the official readme · v0.2.08Description
The plugin adds several custom blocks for the WordPress editor Gutenberg
Installation
- Install the Custom Content Blocks either via the WordPress plugin directory or by uploading the files to your server at wp-content/plugins.
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FAQ
Custom Content Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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