Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Blocks currently ranks #278 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #272, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 8,296 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 132% versus the month before (3,576/day).
- The latest release, v6.4.3, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #198 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #278 |
| 2026-07-31 | #273 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,082 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,764 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,085 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,265 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,382 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,972 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2,765 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,166 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,067 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,590 |
| 2025-10-31 | 15,401 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,355 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,590 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,430 |
| 2025-06-30 | 14,555 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,317 |
| 2025-04-30 | 7,651 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,999 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,172 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,519 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,661 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,064 |
| 2024-10-31 | 14,914 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,864 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,968 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPDeveloper |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.4.3 |
| Versions released | 198 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Gutenberg block editor with AI. 70+ Gutenberg blocks, patterns, WooCommerce blocks, post grid, gallery, menu with Gutenberg block library.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Essential Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Essential Blocks?
As of August 31, 2026, Essential Blocks ranks #278 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #272.
When was Essential Blocks last updated?
Essential Blocks was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 6.4.3). It has shipped 198 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Blocks?
Essential Blocks is developed by WPDeveloper. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
