# bBlocks – Essential Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns Collection

> bBlocks has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 2.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 82/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — bBlocks is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

**bBlocks enhances the Gutenberg editor with over 80 custom blocks for layout, content, and design, turning it into a powerful WordPress page builder**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 51,448
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,600 (-7.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 82/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.1.10
- **Last updated:** Oct 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/b-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,011 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | #95 | 582 |
| [gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-blocks/) | #53 | 182 |
| [gutenberg page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-page-builder/) | #1 | 3 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | #89 | 375 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg blocks | #44 | 6,774 |
| gutenberg page builder | #67 | 3,267 |
| page builder | >100 | 9,107 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 63.4%
- 2.0: 20.4%
- 1.7: 8.3%
- 1.9: 7.9%

## 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 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 | 56/100 |
| 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 bBlocks free?
Yes. bBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is bBlocks safe to use in 2026?
Yes — bBlocks is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use bBlocks?
bBlocks is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 51,448 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 2,600 times in the last 30 days.

### Does bBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested bBlocks up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does bBlocks need?
bBlocks requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was bBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.10, was released on October 5, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes bBlocks?
bBlocks is developed and maintained by bPlugins.

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


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