Magic Block
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…
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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.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Magic Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| container block | >100 |
| data attributes | >100 |
| div | >100 |
| html element | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 11 reviews
About Magic Block
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
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 attributes section.
Magic Block is designed for people who want full control over post HTML structure, or wish to use the editor to create complex layouts such as Flexbox, CSS Grid, Bootstrap, etc…
This block does not add any CSS styles that you, as a developer, do not provide. Rather, it allows you to easily contain other blocks in parent elements with an arbitrary ID or Class. You may then easily target these container elements by ID or Class in your theme’s stylesheets or through CSS plugins. For smaller customizations there is an inline style field which maps to the “style” HTML attribute for the container element.
In the editor view, each Magic Block has a thin grey outline so you can easily see which child elements belong to it. It also provides a display of element type, ID, and classes so you can keep track of how to target them with your CSS.
As of WordPress 5.3 you might not need this plugin since the core now ships with a “Group Block” which is similar in purpose, although it has fewer options.
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FAQ
Magic Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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