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Slowing down Tested up to 6.8.11 #96 in block-editor

Motoki Spacing Controller

Easily control top and bottom padding and margin for each block in the block editor, separately for PC and SP views.

Active installs100+100+ tier
Downloads · 30d77▲ +20.3% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score34/100At risk
All-time downloads694Since Jul 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d23• 0% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Motoki Spacing Controller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (100+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

246Jul 18Aug 31Oct 15
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day8Sep 10, 2026
Last 12 months554

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Motoki Spacing Controller stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
block-editor >100 10,000 Best block-editor plugins →
editor style >100 7,720 Best editor style plugins →
layout >100 10,000 Best layout plugins →
responsive >100 10,000 Best responsive plugins →
spacing #72 2,983 Best spacing plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

About Motoki Spacing Controller

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

Motoki Spacing Controller allows you to:
* Adjust top/bottom padding and margin per block
* Apply styles separately for PC and smartphone
* Set spacing values via intuitive block sidebar controls
* No need for custom CSS – just click and go

Useful for:
– Designers who want precise control over vertical spacing
– Responsive web development
– Consistent layout across devices

This plugin adds spacing-related class names like pc-pt-10, sp-mb-20, etc., which are applied instantly to your blocks.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/motoki-spacing-controller/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
  3. Edit any block and open the sidebar. You will see “Padding Adjustment” and “Margin Adjustment” panels.

Frequently asked questions

Will this affect my theme’s layout?

No. It only adds utility classes and will not override your theme unless there’s a conflict in class naming.

Can I customize the spacing values?

Not yet. Version 1.0 provides fixed values (0, 10, 20, 30, 40). Future versions may add customization options.

Changelog

First release. Safe to install.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

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FAQ

Motoki Spacing Controller: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026

Is Motoki Spacing Controller free?

Yes. Motoki Spacing Controller is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Motoki Spacing Controller safe to use in 2026?

Motoki Spacing Controller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Motoki Spacing Controller?

Motoki Spacing Controller is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 694 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

Does Motoki Spacing Controller work with WordPress 7.1?

Motoki Spacing Controller is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Motoki Spacing Controller need?

Motoki Spacing Controller requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Motoki Spacing Controller last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

Who makes Motoki Spacing Controller?

Motoki Spacing Controller is developed and maintained by MOTOKI.

What are the best alternatives to Motoki Spacing Controller?

The most popular alternatives to Motoki Spacing Controller are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).

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