# Color Palette Block

> Color Palette Block has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Color Palette Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Color Palette Block helps you create and showcase curated color collections directly in the WordPress block editor. It is ideal for design systems, brand documentation, UI references, and visual style guides.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,472
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-3.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** lubus (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lubus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/color-palette-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #40 | 91 |
| [design system](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/design-system/) | #3 | 13 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,317 |
| [palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/palette/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| design system | >100 | 4,055 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,988 |
| palette | #39 | 992 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## 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 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Color Palette Block safe to use in 2026?
Color Palette Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Color Palette Block?
Color Palette Block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,472 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Color Palette Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Color Palette Block is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Color Palette Block need?
Color Palette Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Color Palette Block last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 19, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Color Palette Block?
Color Palette Block is developed and maintained by lubus.

### What are the best alternatives to Color Palette Block?
The most popular alternatives to Color Palette Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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