Mobile Blocks
The Mobile Blocks plugin makes it easy to create awesome mobile pages for WordPress using the Gutenberg Block Editor.
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Mobile Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Mobile Blocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gutenberg | >100 |
| gutenberg mobile | >100 |
| mobile content | >100 |
| mobile layouts | >100 |
| mobile only | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Mobile Blocks
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
The Mobile Blocks plugin makes it easy to create awesome mobile pages for WordPress using the Gutenberg Block Editor.
The Background
In May 2021 Google Search is releasing its Web Vitals update that will make having great mobile pages even more important to your website ranking.
Google Web Vitals will look at a range of factors, including the design and speed of your mobile pages.
Our plugin makes it easy to make sure your website is fully optimized for mobile and ready for the Google Web Vitals update.
Video introduction
Plugin Benefits
- Create 100% unique page content for mobile devices
- Create awesome mobile pages for WordPress
- Create ‘mobile first’ page designs
- Improve Mobile Page Speed scores on Google
- Improve SEO ranking
Plugin Features
- A desktop tab and a mobile tab make it easy to create content for specific devices
- Use for the whole page or for specific sections of the page
- Convert existing pages into mobile optimised pages using our ‘1 click’ import
- Duplicate desktop content to the mobile tab for quick editing
- Can be used for any WordPress content that uses the Gutenberg Block Editor
Installation
Automatic installation is the easiest way to install Mobile Blocks.
From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New. In the search field type Mobile Blocks and click Search Plugins. Find Mobile Blocks plugin and install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
For manual installation…
1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Start building mobile pages!
Changelog
Version 1.0.1
* 2022-03-21
* FS SDK update
Version 1.0.0
* 2021-01-11
* Ready for the world
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FAQ
Mobile Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Mobile Blocks free?
Yes. Mobile Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Mobile Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Mobile Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Mobile Blocks?
Mobile Blocks is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,111 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does Mobile Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Mobile Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Mobile Blocks need?
Mobile Blocks requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Mobile Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 22, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes Mobile Blocks?
Mobile Blocks is developed and maintained by pootlepress.
What are the best alternatives to Mobile Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Mobile Blocks are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Classic Widgets (2M+ installs) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs).
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