Blog Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for Content Writers
Create frequently repeated elements, such as notice, and do not waste time on a large number of settings. Just select an available style and write content.
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Blog Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 3027.7% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Blog Blocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| gutenberg blocks | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Blog Blocks
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Create frequently repeated elements, such as notice, and do not waste time on a large number of settings. Just select an available style and write content.
Available Elements
- Notices
Benefits
- Simplicity. You only need to choose a style for your block without additional options, which helps to focus on writing an article for your blog.
Installation
- Upload zip archeve to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Screenshots
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FAQ
Blog Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Blog Blocks free?
Yes. Blog Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Blog Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Blog Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Blog Blocks?
Blog Blocks is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,264 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 8,007 times in the last 30 days.
Does Blog Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Blog Blocks 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.
When was Blog Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 16, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Blog Blocks?
Blog Blocks is developed and maintained by ivanchernyakov.
What are the best alternatives to Blog Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Blog Blocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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