# Block Visibility Manager

> Block Visibility Manager has <10 active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Block Visibility Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Block Visibility Manager gives you fine-grained control over which blocks support visibility rules in the block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 625
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** robertoiacono (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prototipo88/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-visibility-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,003 |
| [block visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-visibility/) | #6 | 9 |
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 352 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,291 |
| [visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visibility/) | #94 | 97 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| block visibility | >100 | 2,563 |
| block-editor | >100 | 9,462 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,773 |
| visibility | >100 | 5,059 |

## 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 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 (523) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Sep 1, 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 Block Visibility Manager free?
Yes. Block Visibility Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Block Visibility Manager safe to use in 2026?
Block Visibility Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Visibility Manager?
Block Visibility Manager is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 625 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Visibility Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Visibility Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, 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 Visibility Manager need?
Block Visibility Manager requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Block Visibility Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on June 13, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Block Visibility Manager?
Block Visibility Manager is developed and maintained by robertoiacono.

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


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