Reusable Blocks Extended
Extend Gutenberg Reusable Blocks feature with a complete admin panel, widgets, shortcodes and PHP functions.
Safe pick
Yes — Reusable Blocks Extended is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 89/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 40 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 1 month ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Reusable Blocks Extended stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | #24 |
| pattern | #22 |
| reusable | #2 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 40 reviews
About Reusable Blocks Extended
From the official readme · v0.9.1Description
Extend Gutenberg Reusable Blocks feature with a complete admin panel, widgets, shortcodes and PHP functions.
This plugin extends the Reusable Blocks admin interface and provides few fancy features:
- Add Reusable Blocks dashboard informations
- Activate Reusable Blocks admin screen
- Provide a list of Posts where each Reusable Block is used and the date it was last modified
- Provide a live preview of your reusable blocks from the Reusable Blocks admin screen, with your theme stylesheets
- Provide a Reusable Blocks Widget to use your block anywhere you want in your theme’s widgets areas
- Provide a Reusable Blocks Shortcode to use your block anywhere you want in your Post types (even if they use the Classic Editor rather than Gutenberg!)
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Provide some Reusable Blocks PHP functions to use your block anywhere you want in your theme even
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NEW: An easy tool to convert reusable blocks to block patterns in one click!
For a full presentation of Reusable Blocks Extended, see this WordCamp Talk synthesis available on my blog.
Installation
- Install the plugin and activate.
- Go to Reusable Blocks Admin Menu
Frequently asked questions
How to implement Reusable Blocks using Widgets
Go to WP-Admin > Appearance > Widgets. Add “Reusable Block” Widget to your widget area. Choose the reusable block you want to use and save the widget.
How to implement Reusable Blocks with shortcode
Go to WP-Admin > Reusable Blocks. Choose the reusable block you want to use; copy the provided shortcode. Then, paste it where you want. Syntax: [reblex id="NUMERIC_ID_OF_THE_REUSABLE_BLOCK"]
How to implement Reusable Blocks with PHP functions
Go to WP-Admin > Reusable Blocks. Choose the reusable block you want to use; copy the provided PHP function. Then, paste it where you want. Syntax: reblex_display_block( NUMERIC_ID_OF_THE_REUSABLE_BLOCK ); Note for developers: you may also need to get the shortcode data before displaying it. In this case, you should use the following function: reblex_get_block( NUMERIC_ID_OF_THE_REUSABLE_BLOCK );
Changelog
0.9.1
- Security fixes. Props to Rio Darmawan and Darius S., via Patchstack Alliance ♥️
0.9
- Props @chaton666 (Marie Comet) for a small fix.
- WP 6.0 compatibility.
0.8
- Performance enhancement on the
wp_blocklist table. Props @grapplerulrich for spotting this.
0.7
- WP 5.8 compatibility.
- Replace “Reusable blocks” menu name with “Blocks”.
- Small variable name and docs change.
- Various minor interface improvements.
0.6.2
- Removes a PHP notice.
0.6.1
- Fix an issue with polylang plugin (props @eddystile).
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FAQ
Reusable Blocks Extended: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Reusable Blocks Extended free?
Yes. Reusable Blocks Extended is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Reusable Blocks Extended safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Reusable Blocks Extended is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 89/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Reusable Blocks Extended?
Reusable Blocks Extended is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 114,878 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 1,070 times in the last 30 days.
Does Reusable Blocks Extended work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Reusable Blocks Extended up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Reusable Blocks Extended need?
Reusable Blocks Extended requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Reusable Blocks Extended last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.1, was released on August 28, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Reusable Blocks Extended?
Reusable Blocks Extended is developed and maintained by Jb Audras.
What are the best alternatives to Reusable Blocks Extended?
The most popular alternatives to Reusable Blocks Extended are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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