Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block Accessibility Checks currently ranks #17182 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17102, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 10+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 90+ today — it crossed the 90+ mark around August 2026.
- It is averaging 91 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (82/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.2, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (61 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #17182 |
| 2026-09-30 | #17393 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18059 |
| 2026-07-31 | #30803 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 90 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 86 |
| 2026-09-30 | 75 |
| 2026-08-31 | 88 |
| 2026-07-31 | 66 |
| 2026-06-30 | 71 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Troy Chaplin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.2 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2024-10-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Prevent WCAG accessibility errors in your content with real-time validation for blocks, meta fields, and document structure.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block Accessibility Checks?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Block Accessibility Checks?
As of October 28, 2026, Block Accessibility Checks ranks #17182 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17102.
When was Block Accessibility Checks last updated?
Block Accessibility Checks was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 4.2.2). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Block Accessibility Checks?
Block Accessibility Checks is developed by Troy Chaplin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2024.
