Melonpan Block – Code
Block to display code, with highlighted syntax, which can be copied to the clipboard.
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Melonpan Block – Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Melonpan Block – Code stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| block-editor | >100 |
| code | >100 |
| prism | #45 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Melonpan Block – Code
From the official readme · v2.0.3Description
Demo – Documentation – GitHub
Block to display code, with highlighted syntax, which can be copied to the clipboard.
Features
The block comes with the following settings:
- Code language: JavaScript, CSS, PHP, etc. Full list of languages.
- Color theme
- Label: Top left label that can be customized. By default the code language.
- Copy button: Top right button to copy the block content.
- Padding
- Border width and Border radius
Usage
The block can be found inside the blocks inserter menu under the Melonpan Blocks category.
Once added in the post you can edit its settings on the Editor sidebar under the Block settings panel.
Switch between the previewer and editor views to edit the code and see its styled output.
Installation
Installation from the WordPress admin.
- Log in to the WordPress admin and navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Type Melonpan Block – Code in the Search field.
- In the results list Melonpan Block – Code plugin should appear, click Install Now button.
- Once it finished installing, click the Activate button.
- That’s it, now you can go to any post where Gutenberg is enabled and start using the block.
Changelog
2.0.3
- Updated dependencies
2.0.2
- Updated dependencies
2.0.1
- Fixed bug where old instances of the block with the copy button enabled were throwing a deprecation warning
2.0.0
- Major refactor
- Updated packages
1.1.0
- Small CSS fix for WP 5.4 version.
- Improved development environment (updated packages, added linting…)
1.0.1
- Improved code base.
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FAQ
Melonpan Block – Code: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Melonpan Block – Code free?
Yes. Melonpan Block – Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Melonpan Block – Code safe to use in 2026?
Melonpan Block – Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Melonpan Block – Code?
Melonpan Block – Code is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,469 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does Melonpan Block – Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Melonpan Block – Code is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Melonpan Block – Code need?
Melonpan Block – Code requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Melonpan Block – Code last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on March 2, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Melonpan Block – Code?
Melonpan Block – Code is developed and maintained by Alvaro.
What are the best alternatives to Melonpan Block – Code?
The most popular alternatives to Melonpan Block – Code are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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