Cision Block
by cyclonecode · Content & Feeds
Also makes 3 other plugins · 10.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
This plugin adds a shortcode and a widget that can be used for pulling and displaying press releases from Cision.
68 health vs 60 average across 778 Content & Feeds plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Biggest win: Update recency
To rank higher: Last updated 483 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Daily downloads
Since 2022-10-05 · 1,426 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
75
now · peak 528
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.3y ago
latest release · v4.4.0
4
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “70+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2022-06-26 · 1,385 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ golden_g731.8y ago
The plugin does *just work* and is very feature rich for integrating your Cision content into your WordPress site. The plugin developer is incredibly helpful and responsive and really goes above and beyond to ensure everything is working correctly. Krister even helped by adding new functionality to the plugin for our use case which was much appreciated!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ marieand2.4y ago
Works perfect! Great support and help with setup and updates.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ macsolve2.4y ago
Great functionality and excellent service from the developer
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ erikssonviktor902.4y ago
Works as expected, fast to set up and great support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ clariable2.4y ago
We use this plugin for a high profile enterprise client. Not once has the plugin failed in any of the main functions. Highly recommended if you want to cut the development time with a reliable plugin that keeps getting more features with time. Support is also always there when needed.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hauki752.4y ago
Works as excepted and support is really fast and friendly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bjorngus2.5y ago
Great support, and good technical solutions. Recommended. Using Pro version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hemenderki2.9y ago
We had issues with a small bug. The developer fixed it in a snap. Great product and great support.
Read on wp.org ↗
Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.
- Medium · 6.4 Cision Block <= 4.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via id Parameter ↗2025-05-05 CVE-2025-3782 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 4.3.0 Patched in 4.4.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 1 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-30 80+ → 70+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-01-29 70+ → 80+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2026-01-26 90+ → 70+ down after 23 days in tier
- 2026-01-03 80+ → 90+ up after 13 days in tier
- 2025-12-21 90+ → 80+ down after 9 days in tier
- 2025-12-12 80+ → 90+ up after 14 days in tier
- 2025-11-28 90+ → 80+ down after 7 days in tier
- 2025-11-21 100+ → 90+ down after 269 days in tier
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