Editor Block Outline
Add outline around Gutenberg blocks while editing
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.
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 23 reviews
- Momentum — downloads up 52.6% vs the previous 30 days
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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 Editor Block Outline stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| editor | #63 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
| outline | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 23 reviews
About Editor Block Outline
From the official readme · v1.4.3Description
This a Gutenberg plugin that adds an outline around each block. Outline settings are based on user meta. Each user can
change the settings according to their needs and it will applied only to their account.
Users can change:
- When to show outline. On hover or always displayed.
- Lock outline for a single block.
- Disable outline completely.
- Show data (name and class) outside block, inside or floating when hovering over block
- Change outline color.
- Change outline style to solid, dashed or dotted line
- Change padding size
- Show/hide block name
Filters
- editor_outline_default_user_meta
You can override the default user meta by using this filter. The filter will receive the default user meta as an array and
you can return a modified array.
Check github repo for more information. https://github.com/kalimahapps/Editor-Block-Outline#filters
Changelog
1.4.3
- Update to make it compatible with WordPress 6.9
1.4.1
- Update inconsistent documentation
1.4.0
- Remove editor scripts from the frontend of the site
1.3.2
- Updated and fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 6.5
1.3.1
- Tested with version 6.5
1.3.0
- Add default meta filter
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FAQ
Editor Block Outline: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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