HTML Block
HTML block adds custom html blocks to WordPress. You can then add these blocks anywhere on your WordPress site using the shortcode provided.
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HTML Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HTML Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| custom | >100 |
| html | >100 |
| text | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HTML Block
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Introduction
HTML block adds custom html blocks to WordPress. You can then add these blocks anywhere on your WordPress site using the shortcode provided.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Thats it! you can now configure the plugin.
Changelog
1.1
- Tested OK with WordPress 6.4.1.
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
HTML Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is HTML Block free?
Yes. HTML Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HTML Block safe to use in 2026?
HTML Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HTML Block?
HTML Block is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,527 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.
Does HTML Block work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does HTML Block need?
HTML Block requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was HTML Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 9, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes HTML Block?
HTML Block is developed and maintained by sidngr.
What are the best alternatives to HTML Block?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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