# Cycle Block – Rotate & Schedule Content Variations

> Cycle Block has <10 active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Cycle Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Rotate content variations on a schedule — daily, weekly or monthly. Rendered server-side, so there's no flicker or layout shift.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 820
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-18.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GhostLabs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ghostlabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ghostlabs-cycle-block-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content rotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-rotation/) | #2 | 2 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,320 |
| [rotating content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotating-content/) | #2 | 2 |
| [scheduled content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled-content/) | #2 | 9 |
| [testimonials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/testimonials/) | >100 | 249 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content rotation | >100 | 690 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 8,027 |
| rotating content | #92 | 412 |
| scheduled content | >100 | 4,125 |
| testimonials | >100 | 1,403 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Random Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-content/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (35) | Mar 23, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cycle Block safe to use in 2026?
Cycle Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cycle Block?
Cycle Block is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 820 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cycle Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Cycle Block up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Cycle Block need?
Cycle Block requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cycle Block last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on September 14, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Cycle Block?
Cycle Block is developed and maintained by GhostLabs.

### What are the best alternatives to Cycle Block?
The most popular alternatives to Cycle Block are Random Content (3K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghostlabs-cycle-block-lite/ · Generated 2026-10-20 01:04 UTC by PageForge