p5.js Block
Run p5.js in your WordPress site with this Gutenberg block.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (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 p5.js Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| generative art | #16 |
| javascript | >100 |
| p5js | #3 |
| processing | >100 |
| visual data | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About p5.js Block
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
p5.js + WordPress. Want to share some generative art on your own WordPress site? This is the plugin to make it happen. Add your custom p5.js code, and preview it in the Gutenberg editor before publishing it on your page or post.
- Currently, this plugin does not work with
createCanvas(windowWidth, windowHeight). You’ll need to use actual integer values like,createCanvas(700, 400). - Currently, this plugin does not include the
p5.dom.jsor thep5.sound.jslibraries.
This project was bootstrapped with Create Guten Block under the MIT License.
This project also uses the p5.js library which is free software under the GPL License.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Changelog
1.1 – Inclusion of p5.js as a local dependency.
1.0 – Functional prototype. It works great using iframes.
Screenshots
For developers
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Best p5.js Block alternatives
All generative art plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Easy p5.js Block
Adds a Gutenberg block to easily add custom p5.js code in your pages and preview it as you…
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200+ |
FAQ
p5.js Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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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