# Editor Block Outline

> Editor Block Outline has 1K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 23 reviews and 1.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Editor Block Outline works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Add outline around Gutenberg blocks while editing**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 36,981
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,361 (+52.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 23 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kalimah Apps (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/khr2003/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/editor-block-outline/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | #80 | 609 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | #75 | 582 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,302 |
| [layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/layout/) | #7 | 89 |
| [outline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/outline/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | #63 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,897 |
| layout | >100 | 10,000 |
| outline | #1 | 882 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 89.2%
- 1.3: 7.7%
- Other: 3.2%

## 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) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 6, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Sep 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Editor Block Outline safe to use in 2026?
Editor Block Outline works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Editor Block Outline?
Editor Block Outline is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 36,981 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 1,361 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Editor Block Outline work with WordPress 7.1?
Editor Block Outline is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Editor Block Outline need?
Editor Block Outline requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Editor Block Outline last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on February 2, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Editor Block Outline?
Editor Block Outline is developed and maintained by Kalimah Apps.

### What are the best alternatives to Editor Block Outline?
The most popular alternatives to Editor Block Outline are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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