Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#275
Peak #275
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
9M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Blocks currently ranks #275 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v6.4.1, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (today) — release #196 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | WPDeveloper |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.4.1 |
| Versions released | 196 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Gutenberg block editor with AI. 70+ Gutenberg blocks, patterns, WooCommerce blocks, post grid, gallery, menu with Gutenberg block library.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essential Blocks a free plugin?
Yes — Essential Blocks is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Essential Blocks?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Essential Blocks?
As of August 6, 2026, Essential Blocks ranks #275 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Essential Blocks last updated?
Essential Blocks was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 6.4.1). It has shipped 196 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Blocks?
Essential Blocks is developed by WPDeveloper. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
