Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
4.9★ (80 ratings) · Current rank #1513
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) currently ranks #1513 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1512, first reached on Oct 16, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 348 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 360% versus the month before (76/day).
- The latest release, v3.4.4, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #89 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1513 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1515 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1516 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1521 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | 341 |
| 2026-08-31 | 105 |
| 2026-07-31 | 159 |
| 2026-06-30 | 70 |
| 2026-05-31 | 70 |
| 2026-04-30 | 56 |
| 2026-03-31 | 46 |
| 2026-02-28 | 58 |
| 2026-01-31 | 199 |
| 2025-12-31 | 61 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 42 |
| 2025-09-30 | 39 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Johan van der Wijk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4.4 |
| Versions released | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin enables you to edit and display Content Blocks in a sidebar widget or using a shortcode.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
As of October 17, 2026, Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) ranks #1513 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1512.
When was Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) last updated?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 3.4.4). It has shipped 89 releases in total.
Who makes Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is developed by Johan van der Wijk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
