# Bordered Blocks – Add subtle borders or outlines and labels to Blocks in the Editor

> Bordered Blocks has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 160 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Bordered Blocks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Bordered Blocks adds subtle borders to all blocks in the WordPress Post/Page editor to give you a much better overview of the layout of your page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,603
- **Downloads (30 days):** 160 (-17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Senff - a11n (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/senff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bordered-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 610 |
| [borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/borders/) | #1 | 2 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 584 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,317 |
| [labels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/labels/) | #5 | 36 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | #91 | 10,000 |
| borders | #1 | 3,679 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,997 |
| labels | #28 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 76.5%
- 1.1: 23.5%

## 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 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 13, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Oct 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Bordered Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Bordered Blocks is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bordered Blocks?
Bordered Blocks is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,603 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 160 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bordered Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Bordered Blocks up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### When was Bordered Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 25, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Bordered Blocks?
Bordered Blocks is developed and maintained by Senff - a11n.

### What are the best alternatives to Bordered Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Bordered Blocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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