# Convert to Blocks

> Convert to Blocks has 2K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews and 3.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 82/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Convert to Blocks is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

**Convert to Blocks transforms classic editor content to blocks on-the-fly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 148,284
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,112 (+5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 82/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** 10up (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/10up/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/convert-to-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | #93 | 1,002 |
| [block migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-migration/) | #1 | 1 |
| [convert to blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/convert-to-blocks/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gutenberg conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-conversion/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gutenberg migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-migration/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| block migration | #6 | 1,887 |
| convert to blocks | #1 | 1,592 |
| gutenberg conversion | #21 | 1,100 |
| gutenberg migration | #11 | 837 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 98.1%
- Other: 1.9%

## 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 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (523) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Sep 1, 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 Convert to Blocks free?
Yes. Convert to Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Convert to Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Convert to Blocks is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Convert to Blocks?
Convert to Blocks is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 148,284 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 3,112 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Convert to Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Convert to Blocks up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Convert to Blocks need?
Convert to Blocks requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Convert to Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on September 15, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Convert to Blocks?
Convert to Blocks is developed and maintained by 10up.

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


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