# Business Block Widget

> Business Block Widget has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Business Block Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Create widgets to display business contact information. This is not a contact manager as business information is stored in each widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,280
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+96% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GrandSlambert (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/grandslambert/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/business-block-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/address/) | #63 | 83 |
| [business](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/business/) | #32 | 72 |
| [phone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phone/) | #43 | 67 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| address | >100 | 10,000 |
| business | >100 | 7,224 |
| phone | >100 | 6,216 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalinks/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (116) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-map/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Mar 11, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Portugal States (Distritos) for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/portugal-states-distritos-for-woocommerce/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 29, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Address Book for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-address-book/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (23) | Apr 30, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-google-address-autocomplete/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [Enhanced Custom Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-custom-permalinks/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Oct 20, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [More Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/more-widgets/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 16, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Address Autocomplete Anything – Google Address Autocomplete for Any Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/address-autocomplete-anything/) | 900+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 29, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Business Block Widget safe to use in 2026?
Business Block Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Business Block Widget?
Business Block Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,280 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Business Block Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Business Block Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Business Block Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 12, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Business Block Widget?
Business Block Widget is developed and maintained by GrandSlambert.

### What are the best alternatives to Business Block Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Business Block Widget are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Permalinks (100K+ installs) and zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs).


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