# Dev Content Blocks

> Dev Content Blocks has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dev Content Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Not only for developers. Create content blocks for reusable global content. Supports revisions. With input fields for raw HTML, JS, and CSS without worrying about auto formatting, with an option to also use the usual…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,004
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+52.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Allon Sacks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/allonsacksgmailcom/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dev-content-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Content Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-blocks/) | #2 | 7 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #33 | 183 |
| [modular](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modular/) | #1 | 2 |
| [reusable content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reusable-content/) | #2 | 9 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #58 | 203 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Content Blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| modular | >100 | 717 |
| reusable content | >100 | 1,019 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blocks – Reusable Content, Shortcodes & Site Variables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks/) | 600+ | 1.8/5 (5) | Sep 3, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Snap Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snap-blocks/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 18, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Post Content Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-content-shortcode/) | 50+ | — | Jun 29, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [ChunkBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chunkblocks/) | <10 | — | Jun 23, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [DecoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decoblocks/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Coaderhub Reusable Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coaderhub-reusable-blocks/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev Content Blocks free?
Yes. Dev Content Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dev Content Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Dev Content Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dev Content Blocks?
Dev Content Blocks is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,004 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dev Content Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Dev Content Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dev Content Blocks need?
Dev Content Blocks requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dev Content Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on December 25, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Dev Content Blocks?
Dev Content Blocks is developed and maintained by Allon Sacks.

### What are the best alternatives to Dev Content Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Dev Content Blocks are Blocks (600+ installs), Snap Blocks (50+ installs) and Post Content Shortcode (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dev-content-blocks/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:49 UTC by PageForge