# RenderWhen for Blocks

> RenderWhen for Blocks has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** RenderWhen for Blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Show or hide any block when conditions match. Developer-first API and true server-side rendering — hidden blocks never reach the browser.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 278
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Abhishek Kumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abhishekfdd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/renderwhen/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 364 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 610 |
| [conditional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conditional/) | #34 | 42 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,317 |
| [visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visibility/) | #75 | 103 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| conditional | >100 | 2,725 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,997 |
| visibility | >100 | 5,300 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-blocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (215) | Oct 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenkit-blocks-addon/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spectra-blocks/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (49) | Oct 5, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (729) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (190) | Oct 9, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is RenderWhen for Blocks free?
Yes. RenderWhen for Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is RenderWhen for Blocks safe to use in 2026?
RenderWhen for Blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RenderWhen for Blocks?
RenderWhen for Blocks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 278 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RenderWhen for Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
RenderWhen for Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does RenderWhen for Blocks need?
RenderWhen for Blocks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RenderWhen for Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 2, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes RenderWhen for Blocks?
RenderWhen for Blocks is developed and maintained by Abhishek Kumar.

### What are the best alternatives to RenderWhen for Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to RenderWhen for Blocks are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).


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