# TinyMCE VisualBlocks

> TinyMCE VisualBlocks has 800+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 259 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TinyMCE VisualBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 25,364
- **Downloads (30 days):** 259 (+11.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Feb 2, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryujiro Yamamoto (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryu263/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-visualblocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | #35 | 173 |
| [tinymce editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce-editor/) | #1 | 5 |
| [visual blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-blocks/) | #1 | 1 |
| [visual editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-editor/) | #11 | 54 |
| [VisualBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visualblocks/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,157 |
| tinymce editor | >100 | 991 |
| visual blocks | >100 | 3,555 |
| visual editor | >100 | 3,919 |
| VisualBlocks | #1 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Black Studio TinyMCE Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/black-studio-tinymce-widget/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (191) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [AddQuicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addquicktag/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-and-page-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (140) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Title and Nofollow For Links (Classic Editor)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/title-and-nofollow-for-links/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Jul 30, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [TinyMCE Clear Float](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-clear-buttons/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 1, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced TinyMCE Configuration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-tinymce-configuration/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Apr 10, 2023 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Japanese font for WordPress(Previously: Japanese Font for TinyMCE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/japanese-font-for-tinymce/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Dec 4, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Image Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-image-styles/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (65) | Feb 10, 2018 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyMCE VisualBlocks free?
Yes. TinyMCE VisualBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is TinyMCE VisualBlocks safe to use in 2026?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TinyMCE VisualBlocks?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,364 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 259 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TinyMCE VisualBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TinyMCE VisualBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on February 2, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes TinyMCE VisualBlocks?
TinyMCE VisualBlocks is developed and maintained by Ryujiro Yamamoto.

### What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE VisualBlocks?
The most popular alternatives to TinyMCE VisualBlocks are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+ installs) and AddQuicktag (100K+ installs).


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