Classic Minefield
A neutral, accessible minefield puzzle with a retro look, Gutenberg block, shortcode, custom boards, and local best times.
Use with caution
Classic Minefield works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Classic Minefield stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| logic | >100 |
| minefield | #1 |
| puzzle | #70 |
| retro | #28 |
About Classic Minefield
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Classic Minefield adds the familiar logic game to any WordPress website without advertising, tracking, external services, or brand-specific assets.
Project page: Classic Minefield at Software Kunze
Features:
- Beginner, intermediate, and expert presets
- Configurable custom boards from 5 x 5 up to 30 x 50 fields
- A safe first move
- Mouse, keyboard, pen, and touch controls
- Responsive layout with horizontal scrolling for large boards
- Local best times stored only in the visitor’s browser
- Dynamic Gutenberg block
[classic_minefield]shortcode- Compatibility for the former
[classic_minesweeper]shortcode and block name - Multiple independent games on one page
- Scoped styles designed to coexist with page builders and themes
- Fully internationalized with the
classic-minefieldtext domain and ready for WordPress.org language packs - No external requests, accounts, cookies, advertising, or telemetry
The visual design uses original CSS and neutral Unicode symbols. It does not include copied operating-system graphics or sounds.
Shortcode
Use the global defaults:
[classic_minefield]
Choose a preset:
[classic_minefield difficulty="expert"]
Create a custom board:
[classic_minefield difficulty="custom" rows="12" columns="18" mines="36"]
Hide the local best time for one instance:
[classic_minefield show_best_times="false"]
The former [classic_minesweeper] shortcode remains available for existing content. New content should use [classic_minefield].
Supported attributes:
difficulty:beginner,intermediate,expert, orcustomrows: 5 to 30 for a custom boardcolumns: 5 to 50 for a custom boardmines: 1 to one less than the number of fieldsshow_best_times:trueorfalse
Controls
Mouse:
- Left-click: reveal a field
- Right-click: cycle through flag, question mark, and unmarked
- Click a revealed number: reveal adjacent fields when the correct number of flags is present
Keyboard:
- Arrow keys: move between fields
- Enter or Space: reveal
- F or Shift + Enter/Space: cycle the marking
Touch and pen:
- Tap: reveal
- Press and hold: cycle the marking
Privacy
The game runs entirely in the browser. If best times are enabled, they are written to the browser’s local storage for the relevant board configuration. No best time or personal data is submitted to WordPress or any third party.
Installation
- Upload the
classic-minefieldfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the ZIP file in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. - Activate Classic Minefield.
- Add the “Classic Minefield” block to a page, or insert
[classic_minefield]in a shortcode block. - Optional defaults are available in Settings > Classic Minefield.
When upgrading from the former plugin name, deactivate the old plugin but leave it installed until Classic Minefield has been activated. The renamed plugin copies existing settings and continues to support the former shortcode and Gutenberg block name. The old plugin can then be deleted.
Frequently asked questions
Can I place multiple games on one page?
Yes. Each block and shortcode instance has its own game state and timer.
Is the first move always safe?
Yes. The first selected field never contains a mine. Whenever the chosen density permits it, its surrounding fields are kept safe as well.
Does the plugin need an account or external API?
No. It does not make external requests.
Can visitors select another difficulty?
Yes. Every game includes a difficulty selector and custom board controls.
Where are best times stored?
Only in that visitor’s browser, separately for each board size and mine count.
Changelog
1.1.2
- Removed bundled PO and MO translation files from the WordPress.org distribution package.
- Kept the POT translation template and the
classic-minefieldtext domain for the WordPress.org translation workflow.
1.1.1
- Added a localized warning when more flags are placed than the board contains mines.
- Kept the classic unrestricted flagging behavior while making over-marked boards easier to diagnose.
1.1.0
- Renamed the plugin, directory, text domain, PHP identifiers, assets, shortcode, and Gutenberg block to Classic Minefield.
- Added migration for existing settings and browser-stored best times.
- Kept the former shortcode and Gutenberg block name as compatibility aliases for existing content.
- Improved WordPress.org repository compatibility by rendering conditional hidden attributes as static HTML.
- Moved directory screenshots out of the installable plugin package and corrected the project URL.
- Removed an unused activation-time version option while retaining legacy uninstall cleanup.
- Added complete French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese translations.
- Translated the game, settings page, Gutenberg controls, status messages, and screen-reader field descriptions.
- Added translator notes for all localized strings that contain placeholders.
- Switched to WordPress automatic language-pack loading for WordPress.org compatibility.
1.0.3
- Added complete German project documentation.
- Added two screenshots and the public project page.
- Updated contributor and WordPress compatibility metadata.
1.0.2
- Bound the outer game frame to the fixed minefield width.
- Wrapped long win and loss messages without adding empty space beside the grid.
1.0.1
- Kept every cell at a fixed size when fields are revealed or marked.
- Prevented status and content changes from recalculating the board width.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Classic Minefield: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Classic Minefield free?
Yes. Classic Minefield is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Classic Minefield safe to use in 2026?
Classic Minefield works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Classic Minefield?
Classic Minefield is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 147 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Classic Minefield work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Classic Minefield up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.
What PHP version does Classic Minefield need?
Classic Minefield requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Classic Minefield last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Classic Minefield?
Classic Minefield is developed and maintained by tharkun69.
What are the best alternatives to Classic Minefield?
The most popular alternatives to Classic Minefield are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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