# Blocks – Reusable Content, Shortcodes & Site Variables

> Blocks has 600+ active installs, a 1.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 687 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Blocks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 1.8/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Blocks creates reusable content blocks, global content shortcodes, and site variables for WordPress. Create content once, insert it with a shortcode in pages, posts, widgets, or page builders, and update every placement…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 95,206
- **Downloads (30 days):** 687 (-17.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 26.09.03.15
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Renzo Johnson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rnzo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Content Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-blocks/) | #1 | 7 |
| [global content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/global-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [reusable content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reusable-content/) | #1 | 9 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |
| [site variables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-variables/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Content Blocks | #98 | 10,000 |
| global content | #49 | 5,887 |
| reusable content | #5 | 1,019 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| site variables | #5 | 4,931 |

## Version adoption

- 25.09: 25.9%
- 26.09: 22.5%
- 0.1: 16%
- 1.6: 12.6%
- 1.0: 7.5%
- 25.10: 5.1%
- Other: 10.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Dev Content Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dev-content-blocks/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 25, 2018 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Snap Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snap-blocks/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 18, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Post Content Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-content-shortcode/) | 50+ | — | Jun 29, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [ChunkBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chunkblocks/) | <10 | — | Jun 23, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [DecoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decoblocks/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Coaderhub Reusable Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coaderhub-reusable-blocks/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Blocks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 1.8/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blocks?
Blocks is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 95,206 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 687 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Blocks up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

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

### When was Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 26.09.03.15, was released on September 3, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Blocks?
Blocks is developed and maintained by Renzo Johnson.

### What are the best alternatives to Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Blocks are Dev Content Blocks (200+ installs), Snap Blocks (50+ installs) and Post Content Shortcode (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:03 UTC by PageForge