Block Diffusion – Generate images from text prompts
A new era of content creation is here. With machine learning and advanced models, we are now capable of creating unique images based on text prompts alone. We are only lmiited by our imagination. Block Diffusion lets…
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Block Diffusion shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Block Diffusion stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| artificial intelligence | >100 |
| block | >100 |
| prompt | >100 |
| stable diffusion | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Block Diffusion
From the official readme · v0.7.1Description
A new era of content creation is here. With machine learning and advanced models, we are now capable of creating unique images based on text prompts alone. We are only lmiited by our imagination. Block Diffusion lets you use artifical intelligence to unlock your creativity and give unique experiences to your visitors.
This plugin interfaces with the Replicate API and allows you to run open-source models via their cloud API. Add the block to a page and select a model to enter your API token.
Semi interactive demo at https://www.block-diffusion.com/
Features
- Stable Diffusion – A latent text-to-image diffusion model capable of generating photo-realistic images given any text input
- Stable Diffusion V2 test version
- Text to Pokémon – Generate Pokémon from a text description
- Open Journey – Stable Diffusion fine tuned on Midjourney v4 images.
- Multiple outputs
- Image input with basic controls
- Download, copy, or import into the editor
- Prompt suggestion + preview
Pro version
All pro features will be added to this open source version on wordpress.org. You may sponsor the project on GitHub (there are monthly and one-time payment options). Thank you.
Upcoming Features
- Add an image mask to only generate specific areas
- View your prediction history
More Info
- Follow @kevinbatdorf on Twitter
- View on GitHub
Terms and Privacy
This plugin provides an interface to the Replicate API and requires you have an active account at replicate.com with an active API token. This plugin is not affiliated with Replicate and only uses their public Http API. Your servers speak directly with replicate.com.
– Replicate terms
– Replicate privacy policy
We also offer additional features on top of the Replicate API, such as prompt/output sharing (opt in) and prompt inspiration.
– Block Diffusion terms
– Block Diffusion privacy policy
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
0.7.1 – 2022-12-07
- Tweak: Remove v2 test version as it was merged into the main model
0.7.0 – 2022-11-24
- Feature: Add test version of Stable Diffusion v2
0.6.0 – 2022-11-22
- Feature: Add OpenJourney model – Stable Diffusion fine tuned on Midjourney v4 images.
0.5.0 – 2022-11-06
- Feature: Add interactive image input 🚀
- Tweak: Update types to support new num_output format
- Tweak: Adjust spacing on model switch ui
- Fix: Fix nested scroll bars showing
0.4.0 – 2022-10-10
- Feature: Support multiple outputs
- Feature: Add download and copy buttons
- Tweak: The output UI is separate now from the input UI
- Fix: Fixed a bug where the focus state wouldn’t expand the model card
0.3.0 – 2022-10-09
- Feature: Add support for image to Pokémon generation
- Tweak: Various UI changes
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Is Block Diffusion free?
Yes. Block Diffusion is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Block Diffusion safe to use in 2026?
Block Diffusion shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Block Diffusion?
Block Diffusion is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,530 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does Block Diffusion work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Diffusion is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Block Diffusion need?
Block Diffusion requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Block Diffusion last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.1, was released on March 30, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Block Diffusion?
Block Diffusion is developed and maintained by Kevin Batdorf.
What are the best alternatives to Block Diffusion?
The most popular alternatives to Block Diffusion are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
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