# Insert Giphy Block

> Insert Giphy Block has 700+ active installs and 206 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Insert Giphy Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Search and insert a Giphy directly from your Gutenberg editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 14,756
- **Downloads (30 days):** 206 (+53.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 19, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/donmhico/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-giphy-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gif/) | #6 | 16 |
| [Giphy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/giphy/) | #3 | 5 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,308 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gif | >100 | 973 |
| Giphy | #37 | 43 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,903 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GIF Master – Awesome GIFs with Giphy and Tenor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gif-master/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 16, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [Flat Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flat-preloader/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | May 2, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [WP GIF Uploader – Animated GIF Upload and Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gif-uploader-wp-grandplugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Comment Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-image/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Aug 28, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [AM LottiePlayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/am-lottieplayer/) | 800+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [WP GIF Player – Play & Pause](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gif-player-play-and-pause/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 11, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [GIF Animation Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gif-animation-preview/) | 300+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Mar 21, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [WP Gfycat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gfycat/) | 90+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Dec 4, 2018 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [atec WebP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atec-webp/) | 70+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 3, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 11 | [neoAnimate – Impressive animation editor for neoDraw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/neo-animate/) | 20+ | — | Oct 10, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Insert Giphy Block safe to use in 2026?
Insert Giphy Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Insert Giphy Block?
Insert Giphy Block is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,756 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 206 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Insert Giphy Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Insert Giphy Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Insert Giphy Block last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on March 19, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Insert Giphy Block?
Insert Giphy Block is developed and maintained by Michael.

### What are the best alternatives to Insert Giphy Block?
The most popular alternatives to Insert Giphy Block are GIF Master (3K+ installs), Flat Preloader (3K+ installs) and WP GIF Uploader (1K+ installs).


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