# Organic Widget Area Block

> Organic Widget Area Block has 800+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Organic Widget Area Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**The Widget Area Block allows for multiple custom Widget Areas to be created on any page or post using the Gutenberg block editor. As a result, traditional widgets can be used along side blocks within your content. The…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 40,574
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+53.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Organic Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/organicthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/organic-widget-area-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | #48 | 357 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 609 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,307 |
| [widget area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-area/) | #2 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| block-editor | >100 | 9,897 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,900 |
| widget area | >100 | 4,730 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 82.6%
- 1.1: 11.5%
- 1.0: 5.9%

## 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 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Organic Widget Area Block free?
Yes. Organic Widget Area Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Organic Widget Area Block safe to use in 2026?
Organic Widget Area Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Organic Widget Area Block?
Organic Widget Area Block is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,574 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Organic Widget Area Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Organic Widget Area Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Organic Widget Area Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on May 25, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Organic Widget Area Block?
Organic Widget Area Block is developed and maintained by Organic Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Organic Widget Area Block?
The most popular alternatives to Organic Widget Area Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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