Block Views
A Block-based view builder for displaying posts. Adds a “Post View” Block to create a custom post loop layout. Adds a “Post Meta” Block to include postmeta in a “Post View”.
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Block Views 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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Block Views stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| postmeta | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
About Block Views
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
A Block-based view builder for displaying posts.
- Adds a “Post View” Block to create a custom post loop layout.
- Adds a “Post Meta” Block to include postmeta in a “Post View”.
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FAQ
Block Views: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Block Views free?
Yes. Block Views is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Block Views safe to use in 2026?
Block Views 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 Block Views?
Block Views is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,711 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Block Views work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Views is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Block Views need?
Block Views requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Block Views last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 19, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Block Views?
Block Views is developed and maintained by Kyle B. Johnson.
What are the best alternatives to Block Views?
The most popular alternatives to Block Views are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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