IndieBlocks
Use blocks, and, optionally, "short-form" post types to easily "IndieWebify" your WordPress site.
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IndieBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 IndieBlocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| indieweb | #10 |
| microblog | #3 |
| notes | >100 |
| webmention | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About IndieBlocks
From the official readme · v0.13.3Description
Use blocks, and, optionally, “short-form” post types to easily “IndieWebify” your WordPress site.
IndieBlocks registers several blocks (Bookmark, Like, Reply, and Repost, as well as the older Context block) that take a URL and output corresponding microformatted HTML.
In combination with a microformats-compatible theme, these help ensure microformats clients are able to determine a post’s type.
It also comes with “short-form” (Note and Like) custom post types, and a (somewhat experimental) option to add microformats to (all!) block-based themes.
These microformats, in combination with the Webmention protocol, allow for rich cross-site conversations. IndieBlocks comes with its own Webmention implementation, but a separate plugin can be used, too.
IndieBlocks also registers several “theme” blocks (Facepile, Location, Syndication, and Link Preview), to be used in “block theme” templates.
Installation
Upload this plugin’s ZIP file via the Plugins > Add New > “Upload Plugin” button.
After activation, head over to Settings > IndieBlocks, and enable or disable its different features.
More details can be found on https://indieblocks.xyz/. Issues may be filed at https://github.com/janboddez/indieblocks.
Frequently asked questions
How does this plugin interact with the various other IndieWeb plugins?
While IndieBlocks does not depend on any other plugin, it is compatible with, and extends, the Micropub plugin for WordPress. See https://indieblocks.xyz/documentation/micropub-and-indieauth/ for some more information. IndieBlocks’ Facepile and Syndication blocks also aim to be compatible with, respectively, the Webmention and Syndication Links plugins.
Changelog
0.13.3
Fix RSS feeds. Properly validate and escape the Facepile Content block’s type attribute.
0.13.2
Removed “image proxy.”
0.13.1
Minor bug fixes. Improved “Facepile” compatibility (with the ActivityPub plugin).
0.13.0
Improve Gutenberg compatibility of Location and Webmention “meta boxes.” Add Syndication block prefix and suffix attributes. Support “update” and “delete” webmentions even after mentions are closed. Add avatar proxy option.
0.12.0
Improve comment mentions, remove margin “below” hidden note and like titles.
0.11.0
Improve avatar deletion, add meta box for outgoing “comment mentions,” hide meta boxes if empty.
For developers
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FAQ
IndieBlocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is IndieBlocks free?
Yes. IndieBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IndieBlocks safe to use in 2026?
IndieBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IndieBlocks?
IndieBlocks is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,042 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 119 times in the last 30 days.
Does IndieBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
IndieBlocks 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.
When was IndieBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 0.13.3, was released on June 14, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes IndieBlocks?
IndieBlocks is developed and maintained by Jan Boddez.
What are the best alternatives to IndieBlocks?
The most popular alternatives to IndieBlocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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