Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Blocks currently ranks #282 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #272, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 12,582 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 225% versus the month before (3,867/day).
- The latest release, v6.5.0, shipped on Oct 15, 2026 (today) — release #204 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #282 |
| 2026-09-30 | #282 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 28,446 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,420 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,968 |
| 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.
Websites using Essential Blocks
Detected on 8 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | WPDeveloper |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.5.0 |
| Versions released | 204 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 |
| 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 October 16, 2026, Essential Blocks ranks #282 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 October 15, 2026 (version 6.5.0). It has shipped 204 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Blocks?
Essential Blocks is developed by WPDeveloper. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
