# Block Areas

> Block Areas has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Block Areas shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Introduces a simple method for defining block areas to use the block editor outside of the post content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 279,579
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+30% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Felix Arntz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/flixos90/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-areas/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 610 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 584 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,317 |
| [theming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theming/) | #1 | 3 |
| [wprig](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wprig/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,997 |
| theming | >100 | 211 |
| wprig | #1 | 1 |

## 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 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Oct 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Block Areas safe to use in 2026?
Block Areas shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Areas?
Block Areas is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 279,579 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Areas work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Areas is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Block Areas last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on August 20, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Block Areas?
Block Areas is developed and maintained by Felix Arntz.

### What are the best alternatives to Block Areas?
The most popular alternatives to Block Areas are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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