# Magic Block

> Magic Block has 300+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews and 109 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Magic Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Magic Block registers a container block with the block editor. This block has settings for element (div, section, etc), ID, classname, inline style, and any other attribute (including data-*, and aria-*) via a custom…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 5,777
- **Downloads (30 days):** 109 (+11.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** willdelphia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/willdelphia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [container block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/container-block/) | #1 | 1 |
| [data attributes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/data-attributes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [div](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/div/) | #3 | 8 |
| [html element](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-element/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| container block | >100 | 1,739 |
| data attributes | >100 | 5,814 |
| div | >100 | 1,762 |
| html element | >100 | 3,221 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 96.1%
- 1.2: 3.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (524) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Magic Block safe to use in 2026?
Magic Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Magic Block?
Magic Block is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,777 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 109 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Magic Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Magic Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Magic Block need?
Magic Block requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Magic Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on April 18, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Magic Block?
Magic Block is developed and maintained by willdelphia.

### What are the best alternatives to Magic Block?
The most popular alternatives to Magic Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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