# Waves Block

> Waves Block has 700+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Waves Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Blocks can now be sinuous and soothing with the Waves Block.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 5,677
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+46.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Automattic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/automattic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/waves/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 604 |
| [waves](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/waves/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| waves | #75 | 223 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Waves Block safe to use in 2026?
Waves Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Waves Block?
Waves Block is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,677 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Waves Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Waves Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Waves Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 25, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Waves Block?
Waves Block is developed and maintained by Automattic.

### What are the best alternatives to Waves Block?
The most popular alternatives to Waves Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/waves/ · Generated 2026-10-06 23:24 UTC by PageForge