# p5.js Block

> p5.js Block has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 144 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** p5.js Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 6,688
- **Downloads (30 days):** 144 (+24.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mark Uraine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mapk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-p5js-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [generative art](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/generative-art/) | #2 | 2 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #53 | 274 |
| [p5js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/p5js/) | #2 | 4 |
| [processing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/processing/) | #3 | 12 |
| [visual data](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-data/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| generative art | #16 | 16 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| p5js | #3 | 4 |
| processing | >100 | 6,596 |
| visual data | >100 | 4,550 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy p5.js Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-p5-js-block/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 6, 2024 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is p5.js Block free?
Yes. p5.js Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is p5.js Block safe to use in 2026?
p5.js Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use p5.js Block?
p5.js Block is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,688 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 144 times in the last 30 days.

### Does p5.js Block work with WordPress 7.1?
p5.js Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was p5.js Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on May 28, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes p5.js Block?
p5.js Block is developed and maintained by Mark Uraine.

### What are the best alternatives to p5.js Block?
The most popular alternatives to p5.js Block are Easy p5.js Block (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-p5js-block/ · Generated 2026-10-02 22:49 UTC by PageForge