# HTML5 Semantic Elements

> HTML5 Semantic Elements has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML5 Semantic Elements shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Adds HTML5 and semantic elements as blocks in the Gutenberg editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 390
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+55.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** niw2cp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/niw2cp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html5-semantic-elements/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/article/) | #14 | 30 |
| [aside](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aside/) | #5 | 5 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #60 | 85 |
| [semantic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/semantic/) | #11 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| article | >100 | 4,588 |
| aside | #49 | 404 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,147 |
| semantic | #84 | 1,150 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Snowball](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snowball/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 14, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Automatic Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-schema/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 9, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/article/) | 70+ | — | Jul 30, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Hypotext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hypotext/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 6, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Postify: Post layouts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postify/) | 40+ | — | Mar 12, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Interactive Longform Articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/interactive-longform-articles/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 14, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [My Medium Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-medium-article/) | 10+ | — | Sep 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Local Structured Schema data for Articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-structured-schema-data-for-articles/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [WP Nasa/ADS Query Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nasaads-query-importer/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [Top Story Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-story-schema/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML5 Semantic Elements free?
Yes. HTML5 Semantic Elements is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML5 Semantic Elements safe to use in 2026?
HTML5 Semantic Elements shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML5 Semantic Elements?
HTML5 Semantic Elements is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 390 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML5 Semantic Elements work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML5 Semantic Elements is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does HTML5 Semantic Elements need?
HTML5 Semantic Elements requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTML5 Semantic Elements last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 30, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes HTML5 Semantic Elements?
HTML5 Semantic Elements is developed and maintained by niw2cp.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Semantic Elements?
The most popular alternatives to HTML5 Semantic Elements are Snowball (100+ installs), Automatic Schema (100+ installs) and Article (70+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-semantic-elements/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:10 UTC by PageForge