Card Block with Box Shadow
NOTE: This block plugin is only compatible with hybrid and block themes.
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Card Block with Box Shadow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (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 Card Block with Box Shadow stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| card | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Card Block with Box Shadow
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
NOTE: This block plugin is only compatible with hybrid and block themes.
The card block can be used as a content container with custom controls for padding, margin, background color/gradient and, hence the name of the block – box shadow.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/card-block-with-box-shadowdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to WordPress block editor in page/post and type “/card” to choose the Card Block with Box Shadow block and begin editting.
Frequently asked questions
What type of blocks can be used inside the Card Block with Box Shadow block?
Any block
Changelog
2.0.0
- Refactor codebase to TypeScript
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Card Block with Box Shadow: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Card Block with Box Shadow free?
Yes. Card Block with Box Shadow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Card Block with Box Shadow safe to use in 2026?
Card Block with Box Shadow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Card Block with Box Shadow?
Card Block with Box Shadow is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,749 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does Card Block with Box Shadow work with WordPress 7.1?
Card Block with Box Shadow is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Card Block with Box Shadow need?
Card Block with Box Shadow requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Card Block with Box Shadow last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on April 10, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Card Block with Box Shadow?
Card Block with Box Shadow is developed and maintained by Thong Truong.
What are the best alternatives to Card Block with Box Shadow?
The most popular alternatives to Card Block with Box Shadow are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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