Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content
Adds a custom post type that can be easily inserted at multiple spots, including widgets. Easy way to create WYSIWYG widgets.
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Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Con… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| widgets | >100 |
| wysiwyg | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content
From the official readme · v0.6.1Description
Adds a custom post type that can be easily inserted at multiple spots, including widgets. Easy way to create WYSIWYG widgets.
This plugin is still alive. It has been tested to run on the most recent WordPress version and it still works fine. Future versions will bring more features and an updated code base.
Please use the support forums to request support in case you have some kind of trouble. You can contribute to the plugin via the GitHub repository. Pull requests or bug reports are very welcome there.
Installation
This WordPress Codex has really good documentation on Installing plugins. In short:
- Upload
smart-wysiwyg-blocks-of-contentfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add a Smart Block, using the added menu item
Smart Blocks - Add a widget to a sidebar and select the options and a specific Smart Block to show
- Add the shortcode
[smartblock id=<SWBOC_ID>]in a post or page to show the Smart Block there
Changelog
0.6.1 – 17/05/2015
- This plugin is still alive. Verified it still works on WordPress 4.2.2.
- Fix: Isset check to check values in widget form to prevent notices
0.6
- Do not show widget title if title is empty.
- Temporarely disable prepend_attachment filter to prevent strange output.
0.5.2
- Get and restore $post global var to make sure the_content filters use the correct post (Thanks Danny de Haan!).
0.5.1
- Split classes to external files and updated to WordPress coding standards.
0.5
- Switched to get_posts instead of query_posts. Should help some users problems with breaking loops.
0.4.3
- Fixed a bug that caused users not longer being able to select a Smart Block in a widget.
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FAQ
Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content free?
Yes. Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content safe to use in 2026?
Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content?
Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,962 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 159 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content?
Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content is developed and maintained by Coen Jacobs.
What are the best alternatives to Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content?
The most popular alternatives to Smart WYSIWYG Blocks Of Content are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Ocean Extra (500K+ installs) and SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs).
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