WPGraphQL Blocks
Get gutenberg blocks as JSON through wp-graphql
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WPGraphQL Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WPGraphQL Blocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| decoupled | #23 |
| gatsby | #8 |
| GraphQL | #31 |
| headless | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WPGraphQL Blocks
From the official readme · v2.2.0Description
Get gutenberg blocks as JSON through wp-graphql
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FAQ
WPGraphQL Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is WPGraphQL Blocks free?
Yes. WPGraphQL Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPGraphQL Blocks safe to use in 2026?
WPGraphQL Blocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPGraphQL Blocks?
WPGraphQL Blocks is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,757 times since it launched in May 2023. It was downloaded 433 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPGraphQL Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
WPGraphQL Blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WPGraphQL Blocks need?
WPGraphQL Blocks requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WPGraphQL Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on February 26, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes WPGraphQL Blocks?
WPGraphQL Blocks is developed and maintained by Tom Phillips.
What are the best alternatives to WPGraphQL Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to WPGraphQL Blocks are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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