# Block Weight Inspector

> Block Weight Inspector has <10 active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Block Weight Inspector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Block Weight Inspector adds a sidebar panel in the block editor that maps blocks in the current post/page to the CSS and JS assets they register. It estimates local asset sizes, highlights top offenders, and exports a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 299
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+75% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** devmarvs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/devmarvs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-weight-inspector/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/assets/) | #24 | 26 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 596 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,288 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 981 |
| [profiling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profiling/) | #7 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| assets | >100 | 8,135 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,767 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| profiling | #39 | 124 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-assets/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Upload Folder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-folder/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Perform – Optimize Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perform/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Version Caching – Khanakia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-version-caching/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 30, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Filename based asset cache busting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filename-based-asset-cache-busting/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 27, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Assets to footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-to-footer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Assets Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-manager/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [AssetsMinify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assetsminify/) | 40+ | 4.9/5 (19) | Apr 20, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [IntelligenceBank Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelligencebank-connector/) | 30+ | — | Sep 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Dynamic Asset Versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-asset-versioning/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Block Weight Inspector safe to use in 2026?
Block Weight Inspector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Weight Inspector?
Block Weight Inspector is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 299 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Weight Inspector work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Weight Inspector is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, 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 Weight Inspector need?
Block Weight Inspector requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Block Weight Inspector last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on January 20, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Block Weight Inspector?
Block Weight Inspector is developed and maintained by devmarvs.

### What are the best alternatives to Block Weight Inspector?
The most popular alternatives to Block Weight Inspector are Site Assets (400+ installs), Custom Upload Folder (300+ installs) and Perform (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-weight-inspector/ · Generated 2026-09-30 09:01 UTC by PageForge