# Melonpan Block – Container

> Melonpan Block – Container has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 118 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Melonpan Block – Container shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Block that provides a container, with styling features, which can have other blocks nested.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 16,642
- **Downloads (30 days):** 118 (+45.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 8, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alvaro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/melonpan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/melonpan-block-container/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 609 |
| [container](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/container/) | #7 | 17 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 582 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,302 |
| [innerblocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/innerblocks/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| container | >100 | 2,980 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,897 |
| innerblocks | #38 | 50 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## 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 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 6, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Sep 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Melonpan Block – Container safe to use in 2026?
Melonpan Block – Container shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Melonpan Block – Container?
Melonpan Block – Container is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,642 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Melonpan Block – Container work with WordPress 7.1?
Melonpan Block – Container 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.

### What PHP version does Melonpan Block – Container need?
Melonpan Block – Container 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 – Container last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on January 8, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Melonpan Block – Container?
Melonpan Block – Container is developed and maintained by Alvaro.

### What are the best alternatives to Melonpan Block – Container?
The most popular alternatives to Melonpan Block – Container are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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