# Awesome Alert Blocks

> Awesome Alert Blocks has <10 active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Awesome Alert Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Easily add unlimited alert boxes for the new WordPress block editor. This includes dismissible alert notices.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,157
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-19% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 21, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Raihanul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/raihancse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-alert-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alert/) | #76 | 82 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 364 |
| [bootstrap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bootstrap/) | #70 | 80 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alert | >100 | 3,809 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| block-editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| bootstrap | >100 | 1,692 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 8,010 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnfw/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (184) | Oct 14, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Bars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bars/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (41) | Feb 28, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notification/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Mar 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-box/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Disclaimer Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disclaimer-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [WP Post Disclaimer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-disclaimer/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jan 7, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Product Notices for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-notices-for-woocommerce/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Notification Bell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bell/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Awesome Alert Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Awesome Alert Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Awesome Alert Blocks?
Awesome Alert Blocks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,157 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Awesome Alert Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Awesome Alert Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Awesome Alert Blocks need?
Awesome Alert Blocks requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Awesome Alert Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 21, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Awesome Alert Blocks?
Awesome Alert Blocks is developed and maintained by Raihanul Islam.

### What are the best alternatives to Awesome Alert Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Awesome Alert Blocks are VK Blocks (100K+ installs), Customize WordPress Emails… (30K+ installs) and WP Notification Bars (10K+ installs).


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