ChunkBlocks
Build reusable content blocks with custom fields. Define a template once, let editors fill it in everywhere.
Use with caution
ChunkBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ChunkBlocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| Content Blocks | >100 |
| custom fields | >100 |
| page builder | >100 |
| reusable blocks | >100 |
About ChunkBlocks
From the official readme · v1.0.7Description
ChunkBlocks lets developers create reusable block templates with custom fields, then hands content editors a simple interface to fill them in — no page builder bloat, no shortcode guessing.
Define a block once: write an HTML template with placeholders, add fields through the visual field builder (text, image, repeater, table, and more), and your editors can drop that block onto any page with their own content.
Includes:
- Unlimited block templates, table schemas, and page blocks
- Full field builder with text, media, choice, and advanced field types (including repeater and table)
- JSON export and import of block templates and table schemas
- Metabox on pages and posts
- Shortcode and automatic output modes
- Multilingual content support
- Optional frontend attribution (off by default)
- Template placeholder engine
Installation
- Upload the
chunkblocksfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to ChunkBlocks → Block Builder to create your first block template
- Define your fields, write your HTML template, then add the block to any page via the metabox
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Advanced Custom Fields?
ACF attaches fields to a single post type. ChunkBlocks creates standalone reusable block templates that editors can add multiple times per page, each with its own content — closer to a lightweight block builder than a meta-fields plugin.
Do I need to know HTML to use this?
To create a block template, yes — you write a small HTML snippet with placeholders like {{title}} and {{image}}. To use an existing block on a page, no — editors just fill in a form.
Can I reuse the same block layout across different client sites?
Yes. Export block templates and table schemas as JSON from Settings, then import them on another site running ChunkBlocks.
Does the plugin add branding to my site?
No, unless you explicitly enable the optional “Powered by ChunkBlocks” credit in Settings → General.
Changelog
Documentation-only compliance update. Safe to update.
1.0.7
- Replace commercial EULA in LICENSE.txt with GPLv2 (WordPress.org compliance)
- Update README for the free directory release
1.0.6
- Full-featured free release: no artificial limits on blocks, tables, or export/import
- Optional frontend attribution setting (off by default)
- Settings scripts and styles moved to enqueued assets
- Updated SortableJS vendor library
1.0.5
- Export downloads as JSON file (fixed browser inline display)
- Export/import includes table schemas alongside blocks
- Content languages settings (DE, FR, etc.)
- Block picker UI improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
ChunkBlocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is ChunkBlocks free?
Yes. ChunkBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ChunkBlocks safe to use in 2026?
ChunkBlocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ChunkBlocks?
ChunkBlocks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 205 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does ChunkBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
ChunkBlocks is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ChunkBlocks need?
ChunkBlocks requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ChunkBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on June 23, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes ChunkBlocks?
ChunkBlocks is developed and maintained by olexandrsh.
What are the best alternatives to ChunkBlocks?
The most popular alternatives to ChunkBlocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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