Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Widget Content Blocks currently ranks #2015 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2003, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 34 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.13, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2015 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2015 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2007 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2006 |
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 | 33 |
| 2026-09-30 | 38 |
| 2026-08-31 | 39 |
| 2026-07-31 | 38 |
| 2026-06-30 | 130 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17 |
| 2026-04-30 | 24 |
| 2026-03-31 | 53 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,067 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
| 2025-08-31 | 5 |
| 2025-07-31 | 9 |
| 2025-06-30 | 9 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6 |
| 2025-04-30 | 17 |
| 2025-03-31 | 14 |
| 2025-02-28 | 11 |
| 2025-01-31 | 20 |
| 2024-12-31 | 13 |
| 2024-11-30 | 9 |
| 2024-10-31 | 16 |
| 2024-09-30 | 23 |
| 2024-08-31 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Danny van Kooten |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.13 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2011-06-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Edit widget content using the default WordPress visual editor and media uploading functionality. Create widgets like you would create posts or pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Widget Content Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Widget Content Blocks?
As of October 17, 2026, Widget Content Blocks ranks #2015 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2003.
When was Widget Content Blocks last updated?
Widget Content Blocks was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 2.3.13). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Widget Content Blocks?
Widget Content Blocks is developed by Danny van Kooten. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2011.
