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Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading icon
Maintained Tested up to 6.7.9 #2 in Advanced Heading

Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading

Smart Heading is a Gutenberg block that simplifies the creation of visually appealing headers by combining titles and descriptions in one cohesive unit. Whether you need a simple page title or a complex section header…

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d34▲ +54.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score30/100At risk
All-time downloads1.4KSince Sep 2024
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.1PHP 7.0+
Downloads · 7d8▼ -27.3% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Smart Heading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

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

Daily downloads

123Jul 1Aug 14Sep 28
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day16Oct 11, 2025
Last 12 months463

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

Rankings

Where Smart Heading stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Advanced Heading >100 1,412 Best Advanced Heading plugins →
block >100 10,000 Best block plugins →
blocks heading >100 2,435 Best blocks heading plugins →
heading Blocks >100 2,435 Best heading Blocks plugins →
title >100 10,000 Best title plugins →

About Smart Heading

From the official readme · v1.0.8

Description

Smart Heading is a Gutenberg block that simplifies the creation of visually appealing headers by combining titles and descriptions in one cohesive unit. Whether you need a simple page title or a complex section header, Smart Heading offers flexibility and control to design headers that stand out.

Key Features of Smart Heading

Title & Description Combination: Merge titles and descriptions into a single block for more structured and visually balanced headings.

Typography Control: Full customization of fonts, sizes, weights, and colors to match your site’s branding.
Responsive Design: Smart Heading is fully responsive, ensuring your headers look great on all devices.

Gutenberg Integration: Built to work seamlessly within the WordPress block editor, offering an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Customizable Alignment: Easily adjust text alignment (left, center, right) and add unique styling options to enhance the header’s appearance.

This block is perfect for users who want more than just a simple heading element, offering the ability to add supporting descriptions without additional blocks or complexity.

Expert Support

We have extra-ordinary support team ready to help you. Ask your questions in the support forum.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/plugin-name directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. (Make your instructions match the desired user flow for activating and installing your plugin. Include any steps that might be needed for explanatory purposes)

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Smart Heading in my content?

After activating the Smart Heading plugin, open any page or post in the block editor, search for the Smart Heading block, and drag it into your content. You can then customize the title and description, along with typography and alignment settings, directly in the block editor.

Can I customize the fonts and colors?

Yes, Smart Heading offers full typography control, including font family, size, weight, color, and more, for both the title and description. You can easily adjust these settings in the block editor.

How does this block improve my site’s design?

Smart Heading helps you create structured, stylish, and informative headers by combining a title and description in one block. This keeps your design clean and professional, while offering more control over how your headings appear on the page.

Changelog

1.0.3

Fixed: Minor bug fixes and improvements

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading screenshot
Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading screenshot
Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading screenshot
Smart Heading – Heading blocks for Gutenberg, Advanced Heading screenshot

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Alternatives
Rank Plugin Active installs Rating Updated Health
1 Advanced Heading Advanced Heading Create Advanced Heading with Title, Subtitle and Separator Controls by WPDeveloper 200+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (1) 2 months ago 67
3 Advanced Heading for Gutenberg Block Editor Advanced Heading for Gutenberg Block Editor The Advanced Heading block helps you create customizable headlines with advanced features… by bdthemes <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 4 months ago 49

FAQ

Smart Heading: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026

Is Smart Heading free?

Yes. Smart Heading is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Smart Heading safe to use in 2026?

Smart Heading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Smart Heading?

Smart Heading is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,434 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

Does Smart Heading work with WordPress 7.1?

Smart Heading is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Smart Heading need?

Smart Heading requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Smart Heading last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on October 11, 2025 (12 months ago).

Who makes Smart Heading?

Smart Heading is developed and maintained by Iqbal Hossain.

What are the best alternatives to Smart Heading?

The most popular alternatives to Smart Heading are Advanced Heading (200+ installs) and Advanced Heading for Gutenb… (<10 installs).

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