# Blicks – Layout Blocks for the Block Editor

> Blicks has <10 active installs and 202 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Blicks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Layout and content blocks for the block editor, with hover, breakpoint and pseudo-element controls on a design system that syncs with theme.json.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 201
- **Downloads (30 days):** 202 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Blicks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/blicks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blicks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 363 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 608 |
| [design system](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/design-system/) | #10 | 13 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,317 |
| [layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/layout/) | #85 | 91 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| design system | >100 | 4,053 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,982 |
| layout | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-blocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (215) | Oct 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenkit-blocks-addon/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spectra-blocks/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (49) | Oct 5, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (729) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (190) | Oct 9, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blicks safe to use in 2026?
Blicks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blicks?
Blicks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 201 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 202 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blicks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Blicks up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Blicks need?
Blicks requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Blicks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 22, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Blicks?
Blicks is developed and maintained by Blicks.

### What are the best alternatives to Blicks?
The most popular alternatives to Blicks are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blicks/ · Generated 2026-10-16 04:29 UTC by PageForge