Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20210
Peak #20163
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
279.4K
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block Areas currently ranks #20210 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20163, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.2.0, shipped on Aug 20, 2019 (2,546 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | Felix Arntz |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2019-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2019-07-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Introduces a simple method for defining block areas to use the block editor outside of the post content.
Frequently asked questions
Is Block Areas a free plugin?
Yes — Block Areas is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Block Areas?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Block Areas?
As of August 9, 2026, Block Areas ranks #20210 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20163.
When was Block Areas last updated?
Block Areas was last updated on August 20, 2019 (version 0.2.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Block Areas?
Block Areas is developed by Felix Arntz. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2019.
