Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks currently ranks #1157 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1139, first reached on Sep 19, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 425 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 29% versus the month before (602/day).
- The latest release, v4.4.2, shipped on Oct 12, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1157 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1143 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1148 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1171 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 569 |
| 2026-09-30 | 237 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,492 |
| 2026-07-31 | 152 |
| 2026-06-30 | 301 |
| 2026-05-31 | 82 |
| 2026-04-30 | 147 |
| 2026-03-31 | 209 |
| 2026-02-28 | 86 |
| 2026-01-31 | 54 |
| 2025-12-31 | 43 |
| 2025-11-30 | 30 |
| 2025-10-31 | 115 |
| 2025-09-30 | 524 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | nK |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.4.2 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-12 |
| Added to directory | 2018-08-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily create custom blocks and custom meta fields for Gutenberg without hard coding.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks?
As of October 18, 2026, Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks ranks #1157 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1139.
When was Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks last updated?
Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks was last updated on October 12, 2026 (version 4.4.2). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks?
Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks is developed by nK. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2018.
