Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Genesis Blocks currently ranks #835 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #828, first reached on Aug 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 290 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 76% versus the month before (1,208/day).
- The latest release, v3.1.11, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #32 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #835 |
| 2026-09-30 | #832 |
| 2026-08-31 | #828 |
| 2026-07-31 | #833 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 325 |
| 2026-08-31 | 910 |
| 2026-07-31 | 238 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Genesis Blocks
Detected on 4 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Home - National Capital Area Councilncacscouting.org
- Theme: Boy Scouts of America WordPress Theme for Councils
- 7 plugins detected
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Torque Magazine - the latest WordPress news and developmentstorquemag.io
- Theme: WP Engine Magazine
- 8 plugins detected
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In The Viewfinder ‣ Photos by Jeff Turnerintheviewfinder.com
- Theme: Tempo
- 10 plugins detected
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Details
| Author | StudioPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.11 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A collection of content blocks, sections, & full-page layouts for the block editor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Genesis Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Genesis Blocks?
As of October 15, 2026, Genesis Blocks ranks #835 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #828.
When was Genesis Blocks last updated?
Genesis Blocks was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 3.1.11). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes Genesis Blocks?
Genesis Blocks is developed by StudioPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2020.
